August 12, 2025

The Cybersecurity Dilemma: Hacking, Trust and Fear Between Nations

20 minutes

Explores the concept of the security dilemma within the context of nation-state cyber operations. It examines how states, in their pursuit of self-preservation through cybersecurity measures, can inadvertently escalate tensions and foster mistrust with other nations, mirroring historical military conflicts like the Cold War. The text details various aspects of cyber warfare, including intrusion techniques, defensive strategies, intelligence gathering, and the challenges of attribution, using real-world examples such as the Stuxnet attack on Iran. Ultimately, it suggests that transparency, communication, and trust-building mechanisms are crucial to mitigating this inherent dilemma in the digital realm.

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