Title
Open-Source Data is Everywhere—Except The Army’s Concept of Information Advantage
Contributing USMA Research Unit(s)
Army Cyber Institute
Publication Date
Summer 5-24-2022
Publication Title
Modern War Institute
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The conflict in Ukraine showed that information environment is becoming a key domain during global competition and conflict. In this article we evaluate the state of the United States Army’s efforts to develop its information advantage doctrine to address the emergent risks in the information environment. We conclude that the current doctrine does not address the vast collection and weaponization of open-source data on individuals which has the potential to harm the ability of modern militaries like the United States Army to fulfill its national security mission. To address this challenge, we argue that the Army must develop a dedicated data risk management framework to enable commanders to understand the operational risks created by open-source data to succeed in modern Multi-Domain Operations.
Recommended Citation
Starck, Nicolas and Smith, Margaret, "Open-Source Data is Everywhere—Except The Army’s Concept of Information Advantage" (2022). West Point Research Papers. 732.
https://digitalcommons.usmalibrary.org/usma_research_papers/732
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