Connection Protection

摘要

The Lightning Press, a defence and security publisher based in Florida produces a fine line of manuals explaining an array of military concepts. One of recent volumes entitled Cyberspace Operations and Electronic Warfare is penned by Norman M. Wade, its' proprietor. The book contains excellent discussions and definitions of military cyber operations, including cyber security. This will be a deepening concern as bases, platforms, sensors, weapons and personnel on and above the battlefield, on and below the high seas, are increasingly networked. Cyber security is preventative in nature. It exists to prevent "unauthorised access to, exploitation of, or damage to computers, electronic communications systems and other (IT/Information Technology systems) as well as the information contained therein," writes Wade. Cyber security is vital at the tactical level to reduce or eliminate "vulnerabilities that maybe exploited by an adversary and/or implementing measures to detect malicious cyberspace activities." Such steps can include everything from increasing individual password strengths, using software patches to remove vulnerabilities and encrypting data. Processes are also vital. Personnel must be aware of cyber security best practices. Access to suspicious websites must be restricted. Nicolas Razy, head of French cyber programmes for Airbus' defence and space division, says that cyber security risks at the tactical level are like those found at strategic and operational levels: "Weapons systems and IT networks are subject to cyber threats."