TY - JOUR

T1 - IMPACT OF CYBER SPACE ON SECURITY IN THE CONTEXT OF ARMED CONFLICTS: TOWARDS DISASTER RISK RESILIENCE

AU - Milenković, Dalibor

AU - Cvetković, Vladimir

AU - Aleksandar, Ivanov

AU - Renner, Renate

PY - 2024

Y1 - 2024

N2 - The rapid evolution of cyberspace has profoundly impacted security dynamics and the conduct of armed conflicts. As an integral domain in modern warfare, cyberspace intertwines with traditional conflict factors, such as human and material resources, space, time, and information, redefining their roles and interactions. This paper explores the influence of cyberspace on security within the context of armed conflicts, highlighting its dual nature as a battlefield and a tool for shaping strategic outcomes. Emphasis is placed on integrating advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), in enhancing operational capabilities and addressing hybrid and informational warfare. Furthermore, the study examines the critical role of disaster risk resilience in mitigating the cascading effects of cyber-related disruptions during conflicts. The findings underscore the need for a comprehensive approach combining technical innovations, organizational strategies, and robust regulatory frameworks. The paper concludes that achieving resilience in cyberspace requires multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous capacity building, and the alignment of security policies with emerging technological challenges. The findings highlight the critical importance of integrating digital infrastructures, regulatory frameworks, and innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), to mitigate cascading effects during armed conflicts. By emphasizing adaptive strategies and capacity-building, the paper offers actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to strengthen societal and infrastructural resilience in the face of hybrid threats.

AB - The rapid evolution of cyberspace has profoundly impacted security dynamics and the conduct of armed conflicts. As an integral domain in modern warfare, cyberspace intertwines with traditional conflict factors, such as human and material resources, space, time, and information, redefining their roles and interactions. This paper explores the influence of cyberspace on security within the context of armed conflicts, highlighting its dual nature as a battlefield and a tool for shaping strategic outcomes. Emphasis is placed on integrating advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), in enhancing operational capabilities and addressing hybrid and informational warfare. Furthermore, the study examines the critical role of disaster risk resilience in mitigating the cascading effects of cyber-related disruptions during conflicts. The findings underscore the need for a comprehensive approach combining technical innovations, organizational strategies, and robust regulatory frameworks. The paper concludes that achieving resilience in cyberspace requires multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous capacity building, and the alignment of security policies with emerging technological challenges. The findings highlight the critical importance of integrating digital infrastructures, regulatory frameworks, and innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), to mitigate cascading effects during armed conflicts. By emphasizing adaptive strategies and capacity-building, the paper offers actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to strengthen societal and infrastructural resilience in the face of hybrid threats.

KW - Cyperspace

KW - security

KW - armed conflicts

KW - disaster risk resilience

U2 - 10.20544/IYFS.44.1.24

DO - 10.20544/IYFS.44.1.24

M3 - Article

VL - 1

SP - 29

JO - Skopje: International yearbook of the Faculty of security

JF - Skopje: International yearbook of the Faculty of security

ER -