Countering Hybrid Threats: Cybersecurity’s Vital Role in Modern Conflict
Countering Hybrid Threats: Cybersecurity’s Vital Role in Modern Conflict

Author(s): Nuran Mahmudov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Education, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Higher Education , State/Government and Education, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Distance learning / e-learning
Published by: Военна академия „Г. C Раковски"
Keywords: hybrid threads; cyber threats; modern conflicts; cyber security; hybrid warfare
Summary/Abstract: This article provides a comprehensive examination of hybrid threats and their implications in modern conflict, with a particular focus on cybersecurity’s pivotal role in addressing these multifaceted challenges. Through insightful analysis and real-world case studies, including Russian hybrid warfare tactics in Ukraine and the cyber component of China’s military strategy, the article illuminates the complex interplay between conventional and irregular tactics, information warfare, and cyber-attacks. By recapping key points and emphasizing the importance of understanding and countering hybrid threats in the contemporary era, the article underscores the urgency for strengthening cybersecurity defences and fostering international cooperation. Ultimately, the article serves as a call to action for policymakers, military strategists, and cybersecurity professionals to remain vigilant, adaptive, and proactive in confronting the evolving landscape of hybrid warfare and safeguarding the security and resilience of nations in an interconnected world.

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