Cyber Warfare: National Security Implications and Strategic Defense Mechanisms |
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| © 2025 by IJCTT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-4 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Authors : Rajender Pell Reddy | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I4P107 | ||
How to Cite?
Rajender Pell Reddy, "Cyber Warfare: National Security Implications and Strategic Defense Mechanisms," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 4, pp. 48-59, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I4P107
Abstract
Using computers and Internet assets as instruments of warfare has become an important factor in modern national security systems. In comparison, nations gain more dependence on cyberspace for military, political, and economic purposes, and consequences to stability and security increase greatly. This paper aims to discuss the various aspects of CYBERWAR, emphasizing how such warfare is likely to impact a country's national security apart from the defensive measures necessary to enable a nation to counter the attacks. These are the development of cyberspace as a new warfare domain, challenges and threats posed to critical infrastructure, the relevance of international law, and the need for strengthening public-private cooperation. Case studies, quantitative data, and expert interviews are used in the paper to study the subject and achieve these objectives. They proved that technologies have brought cyber threats to a more significant level, but active protective measures, partnering approaches, and constant inventions can substantially reduce threats. The paper ends with policy implications for building cyber resilience at the state/national and international levels.
Keywords
Cyber warfare, National security, Critical infrastructure, Strategic defense, Cyber resilience, International law.
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