Information Warfare Principles and Operations (Artech House Computer Science Library) [Hardcover]

Edward Waltz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 089006511X | ISBN-13: 978-0890065112 | Publication Date: August 31, 1998

Here's a systems engineering-level introduction to the growing field of Information Warfare (IW) -- the battlefield where information is both target and weapon. This book provides an overview of rapidly emerging threats to commercial, civil, and military information systems -- and shows how these threats can be identified and systems protected. This is the first book to detail the component principles, technologies, and tactics critical to success in the three key areas of IW: Information Dominance, Information Defense, and Information Offense.

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About the Author

Edward Waltz is responsible for the development of information science and technology programs at ERIM International, including information understanding (data fusion, data mining and information visualization) and information warfare activities. He oversees the development of new technology applications in intelligence, military and emerging commercial markets. He is co-author of Multisensor Data Fusion, also published by Artech House.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Artech Print on Demand (August 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089006511X
• ISBN-13: 978-0890065112
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #632,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough introduction to a complex discipline, September 13, 2001

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Mike Tarrani "www.tarrani.com" (Deltona, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Information Warfare Principles and Operations (Artech House Computer Science Library) (Hardcover)

This book presents an information warfare framework that is more aligned to national infrastructure and military systems protection than commercial enterprises. However, the framework and systematic discussion of all of the relevant elements of information warfare can be applied to any environment - commercial, government or military.

The framework itself is sound and is the foundation of any infowar readiness posture. The book emphasizes a readiness posture that is defensive in nature, and the approach set forth addresses both strategic and tactical defense considerations.

There are a three of interesting viewpoints provides, which is consistent with the systems engineering approach taken: (1) hierarchy of strategic components. These are presented topdown with defense and deterrence paths as follows: Policy, Strategy and Operational levels and Operational Influence Relationships. (2) A strategic process that encompasses development of strategy, threat analysis and assessment of effectiveness. (3) Operational model, comprised of perceptual, information and physical layers.

Issues such as MEII (Minimum Essential Information Infrastructure deployment and modes of operations are cogently discussed along with associated tactical responses (surveillance, mode control, auditing/forensic analysis and reporting). The conceptual and process framework is augmented by a solid discussion of security technologies that are still in the large as accurate and valid today as when the book was written in 1998.

What I especially like about this book, aside from the systems engineering approach and viewpoints, is the complete coverage of the full spectrum of information warfare, including more subtle issues such as data and knowledge analysis, the cursory examination of offensive operations (seeing the info war from a hostile's viewpoint), and the copious amount of detail provided for each of the topics and subjects associated with infowar.

This book is an excellent starting point for corporate security organs that have matured to the point where infowar defensive measures can be effectively addressed. Although infowar is an element of information security, the mindset for defense requires a vastly more mature security program than normal network and system security practices because the threats may not be strictly technical in nature. This book will prepare you for the realities of infowar and give you insights about how it can be incorporated into your security posture.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book., February 25, 2003

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mike bracuti (Waldwick, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Information Warfare Principles and Operations (Artech House Computer Science Library) (Hardcover)

Starts out a little dry, but it's the necessary building blocks for the rest of the book. This is a great end-to-end description of the science of IW. Good buy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview, September 27, 2009

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Season K. Groves - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Information Warfare Principles and Operations (Artech House Computer Science Library) (Hardcover)

Good Book - a little hard to grasp if you have no experience in the field but brings together all the information.