Lessons from the First Great Cyberwar Era
Abstract
Purpose
As we approach the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the international treaty that ended the First Great Cyberwar Era, it seems worth marking the event with a reflection on the steps taken and the extent those actions remain applicable today. Almost every significant new “cyber” technology has proceeded through the same cycle of behavior by innovators, industry and governments. Excitement, euphoria, and innovation by geeks are followed by industry assimilation and exploitation, which gives rise to pervasive public implementations, and then conflict among nations to maintain perceived advantages. Chaos and global cyber conflict then drives international cooperation and accommodations. This paper aims to address these issues.
Design/methodology/approach
Historical analysis applied to contemporary developments.
Findings
For the First Great Cyberwar Era, it took a dramatic incident like the sinking of the Titanic to bring about major change in US policies. Will that be the case again today, and what will be the requisite level of shock and awe to obtain substantial US action and cooperation? It is long past due to institute the seven proven components of a global cybersecurity framework.
Originality/value
This is original work that draws upon decades of analysis, and is not known to be reflected in any published material.
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Citation
Rutkowski, A.M. (2010), "Lessons from the First Great Cyberwar Era", info, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 5-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636691011015330
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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