Information Operations: A Research Aid Includes Coverage of: Information Warfare,Information Assurance, and Infrastructure Protection

摘要

The purpose of this paper is to provide an aid for researchers engaged instudying aspects of military Information Operations, including subelements of Information Warfare, Information Superiority, and Information Assurance. These topics are also associated with National Critical Infrastructure Protection. The document contains an annotated bibliography of research material arranged by principal subject areas (e.g., Information Operations, Defensive Information Operations, National Policy, Technology) believed to be of most value to new analysts of this field. Also included are the results of interviews conducted with several nationally recognized experts in an attempt to elicit main themes and suggestions for improvement. This document can provide an excellent starting point for identifying issues and options, as well as applicable policy and implementation publications.