Digital Irregular Warfare: Cyber at the Tactical Level

May 20, 2022 00:43:44
Digital Irregular Warfare: Cyber at the Tactical Level
Irregular Warfare Podcast
Digital Irregular Warfare: Cyber at the Tactical Level

May 20 2022 | 00:43:44

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Show Notes

This episode explores how cyber tools and weapons are used at the tactical level within irregular warfare. Our guests, Dr. Trey Herr and Major Sally White, highlight some of the limitations of executing tactical cyber operations. They also provide insights into how information operations and cyber tools can be integrated together in the irregular warfare space for better utility and to influence target populations through both physical and digital effects. They conclude by noting that tactical cyber capabilities are still at the developmental stage and face constraints with authorities and legalities, and offer their takes on how to best utilize the domain for tactical irregular warfare operations.

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