Information Warfare: Principles and Operations

Information Warfare: Principles and Operations

Introduction

For this paper, we shall pertain to answer different questions that help us understand and comprehend the whereabouts of information dissemination and the kind of transactions and dealings that take place and occur in the area of warfare. In order to attempt, basic questions shall be answered in order to understand the whereabouts of how important and significant is it to understand the steps and procedures involved in the area of warfare and how would they all contribute for a better, close-knit and well-aligned process of information dissemination and retrieval in crucial and critical times.

Questions 1: The authors state, "The current perceived lack of use of CNA weapons can also be attributed to the fact that many senior officers are not familiar with them." Why do the authors believe this to be true? Do you agree? What other reasons could influence reluctance to employ CNA weapons?

According to my point of view it must be understood and comprehended that information warfare has been in the process of being accepted and only agreed upon unanimous agreement (Venkatesh, Davis & Davis, 2003). I slightly disagree with the author's point of view that although the concept has been in the process and militants and cadets are aware of the cost and benefits involved with the application of such systems and softwares, it does tend to lead to the concept of the risks involved in the area of launching attacks and information dissemination. Furthermore, complete reliability upon softwares and processes could lead to leakages and breech of information regarding matters of national and international interest.

Computer Network Attack (CNA) weapons are still a novel concept since a lot of machine need an upgrade and training regarding the adoption and proceedings of this new concept. Therefore, immense and ...