Geopolitical Cyber Threat Intelligence

During our daily work, we often find ourselves at the intersection of cyber activities and geopolitics, trying to make sense of these attacks in a broader context. We need a deeper understanding of how cyber operations intersect with national policies, and this handbook delivers just that.

This book is written to improve our understanding of how cyber capabilities are used as enablers in the broader pursuit of geopolitical objectives. It is designed to help you understand the factors that shape national policies and the dynamics that might escalate into international tensions or conflicts.

After reading this book, you will learn:

• Insights into the connection between political, economic, and security policies and cyber operations, enhancing our analysis.
• Analytical techniques for crafting realistic future cyber threat scenarios based on current geopolitical assessments.
• Practical strategies to directly apply our new knowledge to the defense of our organizations, allowing us to inform our stakeholders as a risk starts to emerge, rather than after it.

For those of us in the field of cyber security, Geopolitical Cyber Threat Intelligence is a vital resource, helping us not just understand but actively engage with the geopolitical underpinnings of cyber threats.