Defending the Networks at the NATO Alliance

Slack discusses the need to defend the networks at the NATO alliance. Information can be of value both politically and militarily, and protecting it from cyber threats has become part and parcel of NATO's core task of collective defense. As we speed through the quickened pace of our increasingl...

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Published in:Information Outlook (Online) 2019-11, Vol.23 (6), p.2-4
Main Author: Slack, Chelsey
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computers
Confidentiality
Cybersecurity
Defense
Educational Technology
Government (Administrative Body)
Information sharing
Information Transfer
Integrity
International organizations
Internet
Networks
Political alliances
Politics
Teaching Methods
Threats
Treaties
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Summary:Slack discusses the need to defend the networks at the NATO alliance. Information can be of value both politically and militarily, and protecting it from cyber threats has become part and parcel of NATO's core task of collective defense. As we speed through the quickened pace of our increasingly digital lives, connectivity and data abound. Once called the oxygen of the modern age, information is ubiquitous. With this growing connectivity, the benefits to our economies and societies are apparent as an engine of growth and progress. However, with such empowerment also come risks. Cyber tools to deny, disrupt, or destroy, along with cyber-enabled activities such as disinformation campaigns, represent the dark side of this digital age. Information can become obfuscated, inaccurate, or downright harmful. Furthermore, the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information on digital platforms and infrastructures are critical. This is why protecting these assets and defending the networks is a key task for governments, companies, and citizens alike.
ISSN:1938-3819