Mekhi D. Booker

Old Dominion University

CYSE201S

March 27th, 2024

The text explores the concept of social cybersecurity, a field that addresses cyber-mediated threats to human behavior and societal cohesion. It discusses how state and non-state actors are exploiting technology to manipulate beliefs, create discord, and undermine societal values. The Russian approach to information warfare, influenced by General Valery Gerasimov’s theories, exemplifies these tactics, using misinformation and social media to fracture social and political structures. The text highlights the interdisciplinary nature of social cybersecurity, encompassing political science, sociology, psychology, and other fields. It emphasizes the need for national defense strategies to adapt to this new domain, recognizing that the battlefield is increasingly in the information sphere. Through tools like network analysis and machine learning, security professionals aim to counter these threats and protect societal stability.