The article “Social Cybersecurity: An Emerging National Security Requirement” by Lt. Col. David M. Beskow and Dr. Kathleen M. Carley analyzes the changing terrain of warfare, highlighting the growing importance of the human domain in the twenty-first century. Unlike the symmetric, kinetic battles of the twentieth century, modern warfare frequently employs asymmetric, non-kinetic techniques aimed against societal structures and public opinion. The writers emphasize how events such as the Arab Spring proved the ability of decentralized movements, aided by social media, to oppose established regimes. They suggest that both state and non-state actors are now using theĀ internet to influence these movements, with a direct focus on societal cohesion, a nation’s true center of gravity.
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