Cyber Conflict: Present and Future Challenges in the Cyber Domain

Dr. Paul Springer

Professor of Comparative Military History at the Air Command and Staff College, located at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama.

Dr. Springer's lecture deals with the specifics of warfare in the cyber domain, including challenges, opportunities, and the legal and ethical aspects of cyber conflict. It distinguishes acts of war, espionage, sabotage, and terrorism, reviewing the major cyber actors and their capabilities. In the light of recent WikiLeaks disclosures, it will also assess the most recent claims of CIA and NSA capabilities in the cyber domain.