The article “Social Cybersecurity: An Emerging National Security Requirement” by Lt. Col. David M. Beskow and Kathleen M. Carley delves into the idea of social cybersecurity as an essential aspect of national security. It underscores the growing impact of cyber-driven shifts in human behavior, as well as social, cultural, and political dynamics, on all levels of warfare. The authors highlight the significant implications of information warfare, where both state and nonstate actors exploit technology to manipulate beliefs and perceptions with unmatched speed and reach.

With growing fear of similarities of WW2, social cybersecurity becomes a necessity. This article highlights the risks of an “information blitzkrieg,” likening its potential effects to the physical blitzkrieg seen during World War II. Stressing the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent the deterioration of trust in institutions and core values due to information warfare.