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Validating a Framework for Offensive Cyberspace Operations
Stockholm University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7552-9465
Stockholm University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Computer and Systems Sciences.
Number of Authors: 22022 (English)In: Journal of Information Warfare, ISSN 1445-3312, Vol. 21, no 3, p. 26-42Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The Ambidextrous Framework for Offensive Cyberspace Operations was validated using a simulated cyber conflict emulating a cyber operation against critical infrastructure of a fictious country. The purpose of the validation was to assess how well the Framework supports both planning and execution of cyber operations. Data was collected using self-reporting by a team in the cyber range training facility. The study found that the framework works well to support the planning, preparation, and order giving to execute offensive cyberspace operations. However, it was found to be less suited to support operator actions during on ongoing offensive operation due to its current lack of capability to utilize real-time data from battle-stations.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2022. Vol. 21, no 3, p. 26-42
Keywords [en]
Ambidextrous Framework, Cyber Range and Training Environment (CRATE), Model, Offensive Cyberspace Operations, Validating
National Category
Information Systems
Research subject
Computer and Systems Sciences
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:su:diva-224811OAI: oai:DiVA.org:su-224811DiVA, id: diva2:1822728
Available from: 2023-12-27 Created: 2023-12-27 Last updated: 2024-06-17Bibliographically approved
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1. Offensive Cyberspace Operations: Implications for Sweden
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Offensive Cyberspace Operations: Implications for Sweden
2024 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

This PhD thesis describes how Sweden can organise its offensive cyberspace capabilities for strategic objectives, including cyber deterrence and defence, in response to escalating threats from nations like Russia, China, and Iran. The research develops a multi-level and multi-domain (MLMD) theoretical framework, integrating deterrence theory, intelligence the- ory, and offensive cyberspace operations. Adopting an interpretivist research philosophy, the research employs a case study research strategy, reviewing scientific and military literature and conducting semi-structured interviews with key respondents in Swedish policy and defence. The findings suggest the need for a comprehensive national deterrence strategy encompassing offensive cyberspace capabilities, the operational organisation of cyberspace units supported by policy and intelligence, and a tactical emphasis on identifying and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities. This research contributes to the field by offering models and frameworks for planning and executing offensive cyberspace operations, providing insights and increasing the knowledge base for professionals and researchers. Additionally, it advances the field by applying the MLMD framework for evaluating the research papers and using the general method for theory building in applied disciplines to assess the utility of the proposed model for offensive cyberspace operations.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, 2024. p. 147
Series
Report Series / Department of Computer & Systems Sciences, ISSN 1101-8526 ; 24-008
Keywords
Offensive Cyberspace Operations, Deterrence Theory, Intelligence Theory, Offensive Cyberspace Operations Theory, Sweden, Multi-Level and Multi-Domain Framework
National Category
Information Systems Political Science (excluding Public Administration Studies and Globalisation Studies) Peace and Conflict Studies Other Social Sciences not elsewhere specified
Research subject
Computer and Systems Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:su:diva-231078 (URN)978-91-8014-839-9 (ISBN)978-91-8014-840-5 (ISBN)
Public defence
2024-09-06, L70, auditorium 70, NOD-huset, Borgarfjordsgatan 12, Kista, 13:00 (English)
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Available from: 2024-08-14 Created: 2024-06-17 Last updated: 2025-02-20Bibliographically approved

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