Historical Cyberwar delves into the surprising origins of cyber warfare, revealing a hidden history where nations exploited electronic system vulnerabilities long before the internet era. It explores how electronic intelligence gathering, offensive cyber capabilities, and electronic sabotage evolved as tools of statecraft. Cyber warfare is not a recent phenomenon but a continuum of technological adaptation in military strategy.
Consider early intelligence breaches during the Cold War, where electronic surveillance played decisive roles, setting the stage for future conflicts. The book charts the progression of cyber tactics from the Cold War through the early 21st century, emphasizing that modern strategies are built upon decades of experimentation.
It analyzes intelligence breaches, offensive cyber operations, and electronic sabotage across three major sections. By connecting military history with computer science and international relations, Historical Cyberwar treats cyber warfare as an integrated component of military and political strategy. It provides insights for cybersecurity professionals and policymakers by understanding the strategic and historical context of modern cyber warfare.
