fighting in 5 dimensions

Fighting in 5 Dimensions

Attacked from Cyberspace

BattlespaceThe area, dimension or environment determined

by the maximum capabilities to acquire and engage an adversary

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5 Dimensional Battlespace

• Space – (The First Three) Length, Width & Height or Depth Maneuver elements are physical Maneuver in space is measured in distance

and the control of key terrain is critical

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5 Dimensional Battlespace• Time – a “nonspace continuum” where events

occur in an irreversible succession from the past through the future Maneuver elements are intangible and exist

only as a mental image Maneuver in time is measured in speed and

the exploitation of opportunities is critical

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5 Dimensional Battlespace• Cyberspace – a notional “information

space” where people interact with “human space” and machinesManeuver elements are the “fruits” of

devices designed for the interactionManeuver in cyberspace is measured in

knowledge and the ability to acquire, deprive and manipulate information is critical

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Humanspace vs. Cyberspace• Humanspace – where humans live and interact

Has physical dimensions

Comprised of Space and Time

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Humanspace vs. Cyberspace• Cyberspace – a notional information space

where humans interact, not only with one another, but with machines Intangible and limitless Comprised of Cyberspace Where weaker adversaries can seek refuge

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Human Sensing Dimensional Barrier

• Separates humanspace from cyberspace• Anything that prevents an adversary from being

acquired or engaged May be physical

■Walls, fences, bushes May be intangible

■Darkness, fog or smoke May be notional

■Anonymity

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CyberspaceA dimension in which information is

the predominant influence

Spatial Premises of Advanced Battlespace

Human SensingDimensional Barrier

Data SensorsData Fusion

Stealth

To fight in 5-D Battlespace we must eitherenter cyberspace or force the adversary into humanspace!

HumanspaceTraditional physical dimensions

where humans interact

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How far is safe? How close is dangerous?

• •A B

• •A B

Spatial Expansion

Spatial Contraction• •A B

A is nowclose to B

• •

A B

A is nowfar from B

Spatial Warping of Modern Battlespace

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Cell Phones, Digital Pagers, PersonalDigital Assistants, TV Tuners, GarageDoor Openers, Remote Car Alarms, E-Mail, Wireless Internet, Electronic Car Door Locks, Personal Radio Transmitter/Receivers, Etc.

We’re not going to be first and we’re not alone!4

What Will it Take?• See in the dark• Track in the electromagnetic spectrum• See through the walls• Remote listening capabilities• Shut down cell phones• Open electronic garage doors• Open/Lock electronic car doors• Cyber-Command Post

Increase situational awareness for Incident Commanders Create a common operational picture for EOC Create a virtual reach back for subject matter experts Create a feed back loop Changes intelligence from a “push” system to a “push-pull”

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Dominating Cyberspace• Recognizing the existence and implications of

cyberspace becomes a tactical imperative• Retooling, not rearming will be required• Rules of engagement will be based on privacy issues

rather than force issues• Tactics in cyberspace will be focused on gaining

understanding and knowledge. Strategies will be focused on separating the relevant from

the volume.• Cherished practices will be challenged, especially the

C2 function

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So what are the implications?