The Notion of Cyber Operations

Open Access
Authors
Publication date 17-04-2020
Series Amsterdam Law School Legal Studies Research Paper, 2020-09
Number of pages 32
Publisher Amsterdam: Amsterdam Center for International Law, University of Amsterdam
Organisations
  • Faculty of Law (FdR) - Amsterdam Center for International Law (ACIL)
Abstract
The aim of this chapter, is to elaborate on the notion of ‘cyber operations’ as they seem to be used in a generic manner in popular media as well as in academics.
This chapter differentiates for actors and motives, covering operations conducted by both state and non-state entities. Special attention will be paid to governmental cyber operations that are characterized by five distinct roles and paradigms: governance, protection, law enforcement, intelligence and military operations. In addition, governmental response mechanisms, based on the paradigms, are explained and operations themselves are operationalised.
Document type Working paper
Language English
Related publication The Notion of Cyber Operations
Published at https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3575755
Downloads
SSRN-id3575755 (Final published version)
Permalink to this page
Back