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Questions and Answers
What is a key reason states engage in espionage?
What is a key reason states engage in espionage?
- To promote international cooperation
- To ensure economic growth
- To establish technological superiority
- To create a security dilemma (correct)
Which of the following best describes cyber espionage?
Which of the following best describes cyber espionage?
- Can be conducted with a lower threshold of risk (correct)
- Is limited to government entities
- Is riskier than traditional espionage
- Always involves physical infiltration
Which form of intelligence is NOT typically associated with cyber operations?
Which form of intelligence is NOT typically associated with cyber operations?
- SIGINT
- COMINT
- HUMINT
- CENINT (correct)
What characterizes defensive Cyber Counter Intelligence (CCI)?
What characterizes defensive Cyber Counter Intelligence (CCI)?
Which of the following is a common target for cyber espionage?
Which of the following is a common target for cyber espionage?
Which of the following is an example of offensive Cyber Counter Intelligence?
Which of the following is an example of offensive Cyber Counter Intelligence?
What does the term 'dual use nature of technology' refer to in the context of surveillance?
What does the term 'dual use nature of technology' refer to in the context of surveillance?
What potential consequence could results from cyber espionage aimed at economic gain?
What potential consequence could results from cyber espionage aimed at economic gain?
Flashcards
Cyber Espionage
Cyber Espionage
The use of digital tools and technologies to gather secret information from another entity, often for national intelligence purposes.
Cyber Counter Intelligence (CCI)
Cyber Counter Intelligence (CCI)
Defensive and offensive measures to detect, counter, and deter cyber espionage activities, protecting one's own information.
Espionage
Espionage
Secret activities by a state to gather information or influence another entity.
National Security
National Security
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Economic Gain
Economic Gain
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Domestic Stability
Domestic Stability
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Targets of Cyber Espionage
Targets of Cyber Espionage
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Intelligence Gathering
Intelligence Gathering
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Study Notes
CISS6022 Cybersecurity - Week 3
- Week 3 Topic: Cyber Espionage and Cybercrime
- Acknowledgement: Traditional owners of the land are acknowledged, and respect is paid to elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded, and this land has always been Aboriginal land.
- Weekly Agenda:
- Week 1 summary review
- Definition of espionage
- Reasons why states need espionage
- Cyber espionage
- Cyber counter-intelligence
- Targets of espionage
- Guest speaker
Week 1 Summary
- Definitions: What is cybersecurity?
- History/provenance: Of cyberspace
- Security: What is security?
What is Espionage?
- Espionage is secret state activity to understand or influence foreign entities.
Why do States Need Espionage?
- International anarchy
- Uncertainty
- Security dilemma
Cyber Espionage
- Easier, cheaper, lower risk threshold
- Speedier
- More volume of data
- Multiple players (HUMINT, SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT)
- Still prone to strategic and operational challenges.
Cyber Counter-Intelligence
- Defensive CCI (e.g., threat intelligence)
- Offensive CCI (e.g., sock puppets, disinformation)
Targets
- Who are the targets?
- What kind of information?
- Meta data vs Content
Surveillance Technologies
- Historical continuity: use of surveillance as a tool for control and domination
- Dual-use nature of technology
- Global North-South divide
- Role of private actors
Discussion
- How do motivations behind cyber espionage differ based on national security, economic gain, and domestic stability?
- What are the short and long-term consequences of cyber espionage on affected parties and involved states/organizations?
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Explore the critical aspects of cyber espionage and cybercrime in this Week 3 quiz of CISS6022. Understand the definitions, reasons for state espionage, and the role of cyber counter-intelligence. Dive into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and its implications for global security.
