What You Need to Know About Cyberwarfare
Hannah Becker recently published an article on the Independent Women’s Forum - What You Need to Know About Cyberwarfare. This insightful piece unpacks the growing threat of cyberwarfare in our hyperconnected world, highlighting its implications for national security, civilian life, and the global landscape.
Becker breaks down cyberwarfare as a new and evolving domain of conflict, distinct from traditional battlefields of air, land, sea, and space. She explains how hostile nations and terrorist groups leverage technology to disrupt infrastructure, compromise sensitive data, and manipulate public perception. From large-scale cyberattacks targeting power grids to the use of foreign-controlled social media apps for espionage, she explores the far-reaching consequences of cyberwarfare.
In this thought-provoking analysis, Becker sheds light on how adversarial nations like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea could engage in cyberwarfare—either directly or by supporting terrorist groups. She underscores the reality that civilians, not just military personnel, will likely be the most impacted casualties in this digital battleground.
Becker also offers practical steps to bolster national security, emphasizing the importance of cyber awareness, responsible technology consumption, and increased investment in cyber defense. She calls on concerned citizens to stay informed, engage in civic discourse, and even consider careers in cybersecurity to help protect the nation’s digital infrastructure.
Through a sharp and urgent lens, What You Need to Know About Cyberwarfare serves as a wake-up call to the modern threats we face and the role each of us can play in national defense.