Locus of Control

Variety Dynamics for Taking Control of Complex Heterogenous Systems in Information Warfare

Abstract:

This paper introduces the use of Variety Dynamics in information warfare. A central challenge of Information Warfare is to control situations using influence via information factors. Typical information warfare situations are a heterogenous mix of physical and informatic systems changing dynamically: with multiple owners/controllers of the different elements and whose power, skill, and allegiances change as do subsystems, elements, and relationships, including those with external entities. All of these are subject to change due to relationships within the situation and are also influenced from external locations, relationships, and motivations. These factors and structures are often opaque, hidden, or deceitful. Conventional systems or causal theories do not apply well to controlling such systems. Variety Dynamics is offered as an alternative method of influence, analysis, and control.

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Volume 24, Issue 2

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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