Cyber Sophistication

Cyber-Sophistication Assessment Methodology for Public-Facing Terrorist Web Sites

Abstract:

Cyber technologies are becoming an ever-increasing part of the portfolios of Violent Extremist Organisations (VEO). Terrorist groups use these technologies in a variety of ways, such   as   group   decision-making,   cyber-facilitated   financing,   broader   recruitment,   and propaganda dissemination. However, evaluating the actual cyber capabilities of covert organisations cannot be accomplished through conventional channels. In this study, a methodology is developed and piloted in order to rate the source code supporting public-facing web  pages  of  terrorist  organisations  as  a  proxy  for  assessing  the  cyber-sophistication capabilities of those organisations.

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Volume 16, Issue 1

Journal of Information Warfare

The definitive publication for the best and latest research and analysis on information warfare, information operations, and cyber crime. Available in traditional hard copy or online.

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