Cyber Warfare: Prepping for Tomorrow (Volume 1)

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. ~ Albert Einstein

No bombs. No bullets. No swordfights. Just a few keystrokes on the computer. And we’re done.

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In poll after poll, one of the threats facing our nation is the use of a cyber attack to cause a grid down scenario. There are many bad actors on the international stage capable of cyber terror on a massive scale. The list is long, including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Syria and now even terrorist groups like ISIS. Each is capable of wreaking havoc in the US by shutting down our power grid and enjoying the resulting chaos.

Cyber Warfare is a primer on the threats we face as a nation from the bad actors mentioned above. It explores the history of cyber attacks, and discusses the nuances of the terminology. The policies of the United States, and its allies, have evolved over the past decade. The problem of attribution is explored as cyber space allows hackers a convenient place to hide.

The all important issue is raised:

When does a cyber attack become an act of war?

After a thorough review of the threat a Cyber War poses for America, in particular on the nation’s critical infrastructure, Cyber Warfare will provide preparedness solutions. This guide will also help you answer the question:

What if the preppers are right?

ABOUT THE PREPPING FOR TOMORROW SERIES

Freedom Preppers came together in 2011 to share research with others on the subject of prepping. Originally designed as an informational website, FreedomPreppers.com quickly grew in prominence as its articles on preparedness were shared around the web. The goal of the Prepping for Tomorrow series is twofold. First, provide a detailed analysis of the threats we face as Americans. Second, give new and seasoned preppers alike the opportunity to enhance their preparedness plan with this knowledge.

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR and PREPPING FOR TOMORROW SERIES

“Bobby’s attention to detail and real world scenarios assures The Boston Brahmin series will immerse the reader in a world of political suspense and post-apocalyptic thriller fiction.” – Steven Konkoly, best selling author of The Perseid Collapse Series

Bobby Akart possesses the analytic capability of a supercomputer coupled with the expressiveness of an exceptional writer.” ~ Amazon Reviews

“A terrifyingly realistic, prescient new series … which can only be described as prophetic.” – G. Michael Hopf, best selling author of The New World series.

“Considering how intertwined financial markets and computers are these days, Bobby Akart’s warning resonates like Paul Revere riding through the streets of Boston.” – Joseph Souza, award winning author of Unpaved Surfaces

“Being a fellow Tennessean, not too far from my neck of the woods, I can tell you he is one individual I plan to link up with when/if “it hits the fan.” – Steve Bird, Author of the New Homefront series

If you enjoyed Lights Out by Ted Koppel, then Cyber Warfare will open your eyes further and provide preparedness solutions from an expert in the preparedness community.

Table of Contents

PART 1 What is Cyber Warfare?
Chapter 1 Cyber Terminology
Chapter 2 Recent Cyber Skirmishes
Chapter 3 The Fourth Dimension of Warfare

PART 2 The History and Early Uses of Cyber Warfare
Chapter 4 History of Cyber Warfare
Chapter 5 Significant Events in the History of Cyber Warfare

PART 3 Present day use of Cyber Warfare
Chapter 6 Major Players

PART 4 United States Policy, Problem of Attribution, Defense Department Preparations
Chapter 7 United States Policy Stance; The Five Pillars
Chapter 8 The Problem of Attribution
Chapter 9 U. S. Department of Defense Preparations
Chapter 10 Retaliation – Cyber Counter-Terrorism

PART 5 Cyber Attacks as Acts Of War
Chapter 11 Does Cyber Vandalism fall short of An Act of War?
Chapter 12 When is it an act of war? What is an appropriate response?
Chapter 13 If the U.S. Government doesn’t respond, might the company?

PART 6 Is a Cyber War a Realistic Threat?
Chapter 14 The Threat is Real
Chapter 15 What could cause a Cyber War—World War C?
Chapter 16 A Major Attack on America’s Critical Infrastructure
Chapter 17 Based upon what we know, could hackers bring down the U.S. Power Grid?

PART 7 Preparing For Cyber Warfare
Chapter 18 Cyber War Implications for Business
Chapter 19 It’s Time to Get Ready for the Coming Cyber War
Chapter 20 We Are All Preppers Now