New Technologies – Risks and Vulnerabilities for the National Security. Cyberterrorism
New Technologies – Risks and Vulnerabilities for the National Security. Cyberterrorism
Author(s): Anca Savu, Ștefania NeaguSubject(s): Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: cyber attack; new technologies; intelligence agencies; terrorism; security;
Summary/Abstract: Not long ago, the emergence of the Internet and the development of new technologies promised to provide us with a global infrastructure, extremely easy and comfortable to use, that would bring us the facilities of the real world right in front of the computer, a click away. Today, new technologies can be used in the development of new successful business models, as tools in political struggle, as well as in espionage, military operations and, most importantly,they have become a major vector for the spread of cyber attacks.The international security environment is becoming increasingly uncertain,and cyber vulnerabilities play an important role in its deterioration. This is why knowing the level of development of new technologies is of particular importance, especially in the context in which the protection of national information systems targeted by hacker groups or non-state entities has become a major concern, as evidenced by the national security documents of countless countries in the world.
Journal: Romanian Military Thinking
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 138-155
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English