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We want to offer readers a place to learn about information warfare, share new concepts, and learn how to seek the higher ground. Here at Key Terrain Cyber we use the term information warfare to encompass all information related communities to include: cyberspace warfare, intelligence, communications, public affairs, psychological operations, space operations, and information operations in this category.
In the annals of American heroism, the story of Captain Brent Morel stands as a testament to valor, dedication, and the spirit of self-sacrifice. Born in Nashville and raised in Memphis… Read More
Key Terrain Cyber presents the ultimate Army Navy competition! The rivalry is heating up, and it’s time to pick a side. Show where your allegiance truly lies and help lead your tea… Read More
A native of Old Town, Maine, Sergeant Nicholas A. Robertson dedicated his life to serving his country as a devoted son, scholar, musician, and soldier. His legacy is one of courage, dedi… Read More
Today, we remember and honor the life of Jay Tirona Collado, who tragically left this world on February 20, 2006, at the age of 31. Jay was a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished son… Read More
Chinese Communist Party’s Information Operations Growth in the Global South to Strengthen Global Hegemon
Nathan Weil, February 14th 2024
The information battle is the future aven… Read More
Today, we gather to honor the life and legacy of Sergeant Lucas T. Pyeatt, a true embodiment of the United States Marine Corps ethos. Born in Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, on March 5th, 1986… Read More
If you purchase this book through this link, Amazon will donate money back to Key Terrain Cyber. “Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly is a compelling book that reveals the in… Read More
SGT William Joshua Rechenmacher served as an imagery analyst with 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, out of Fort Hood, Texas.
Josh’s love for the military w… Read More
Today we mark the loss of Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent, and celebrate her extraordinary life — a true American hero. Born on May 11, 1985, in Oswego, New York, Shannon&rs… Read More
Key Terrain Cyber is excited to announce the selection of the 2024 Key Terrain Cyber Research Fellows! After a meticulous review of numerous applications, we are proud to welcome a talented… Read More
Thomas Rid’s “Active Measures” stands as the definitive work on the history, tactics, and evolution of Russian disinformation campaigns. In a world increasingly shaped by i… Read More
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Mikhail Zygar’s “All the Kremlin’s Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin” offers a rare and insightful view into the inner workings of the Kremlin, providing reader… Read More
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Karen Dawisha, a distinguished political scientist, provides an in-depth exp… Read More
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Peter Pomerantsev, a British journalist and television producer, draws on hi… Read More
The Information Operations Troops constitutes a military formation within the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, operating under the authority of the Ministry of Defense. This en… Read More
Internet Research Agency
The Internet Research Agency (IRA), dubbed a Russian “troll farm” by the western media played a critical role in Russian influence operations o… Read More
The Russian SVR, or Sluzhba Vneshney Razvedki (Foreign Intelligence Service), is one of the primary intelligence agencies in Russia. Established in 1991, following the dissolution of the Sov… Read More
The FSB, or Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (Федеральная Служба h… Read More
The GRU, or Main Intelligence Agency, is the foreign military intelligence agency of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The acronym GRU stands for “Glavno… Read More
Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)
Federal Security Service (FSB)
Main Intelligence Agency (GRU)
Other Malicious Cyber Actors
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Mark Galeotti’s “A Short History of Russia” provides reade… Read More
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“Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia” st… Read More
Captain Thomas J. Casey, an Army military intelligence officer and beloved family man, tragically lost his life on January 3, 2008, at the age of 32, during a mission in Iraq. Captain Casey… Read More
Nathan Krissoff, a proud alum of Williams College and a valiant officer in the United States Marine Corps, passed away on December 9, 2006, in the line of duty during a deployment in Falluja… Read More
From the corridors of his New England boarding school to the battlefields in Afghanistan, George “Alexi” Whitney’s journey was one marked by valor, passion, and an unwaveri… Read More
by Matt Proietti
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Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. “Dick” Etch… Read More
Almost two decades have passed since the world lost a remarkable soul, a courageous Marine, and a trailblazer in every sense of the word. Today, we gather not to mourn the passing of Maj. Me… Read More
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“Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek is a compelling exploration of… Read More
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Stephen Budiansky’s “Code Warriors” is a meticulously rese… Read More
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Title: Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of W… Read More
In the gritty streets of Fallujah, where poverty and insurgency once wreaked havoc, a story of courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood unfolded. Lance Cpl. James E. Swain, an intelligence specia… Read More
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In “The Assault on Intelligence,” former CIA director Michael Hay… Read More
Today we remember and honor the extraordinary life of Specialist Christopher J. Coffland. From his roots in Fullerton Heights and Timonium, Maryland, he emerged as a unique soul with a spir… Read More
Today we remember and honor the life of a remarkable individual, Specialist Brittany Gordon. Born on October 2, 1988, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Brittany touched the lives of many with her… Read More
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“Active Measures” by Thomas Rid is an intellectually rigorous an… Read More
Today we honor the legacy of a remarkable soldier, Mark Alan Stets, a man whose journey began on January 4, 1971, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. Mark’s story, a story of hon… Read More
“The Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Spread” by Cailin O’Connor and James Weatherall is a compelling and timely exploration of the contemporary challenges surrounding… Read More
Staff Sgt. Jason D. Whitehouse embodied the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment. Jason’s journey is one that speaks of service, dedication, and profound sacrifice… Read More
In “This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race,” Nicole Perlroth presents an eye-opening and meticulously researched exploration of the shadowy world of… Read More
In “Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin’s Most Dangerous Hackers,” Andy Greenberg takes readers on an electrifying journey into the shadowy world o… Read More
Sgt. Kelley Lance Courtney was born on August 13, 1976, during America’s bicentennial celebrations. From a young age, he displayed an extraordinary gift for music and a deep love for t… Read More
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Kyu “Q” Chay. Kyu’s journey began in Daegu, South Korea, and took him on a path that would lead him to become a beloved husband, a dedicated father… Read More
Trevor Yurista was born to be a leader. From a young age, his determination and unwavering sense of duty were evident to those who knew him. He graduated from Arlington High School in upstat… Read More
Lieutenant Colonel Jaimie Elizabeth Leonard, a dedicated and selfless servant leader, died on June 8, 2013, in Sharana, Afghanistan from injuries sustained from small arms at 39 years old. L… Read More
Sgt. 1st Class Charles M. “CJ” Sadell passed away on October 24 at the Bethesda Naval Hospital from wounds injuries sustained in an insurgent attack in Arif Kala, Afghanistan. CJ… Read More
Willy Pascua
In our exploration of modern warfare’s electromagnetic spectrum (EMS), we’ve uncovered its profound significance and the advanced systems requisite for dominance… Read More
Captain Chris Pate was a young man with an old soul. He was a student of religions, a mountain climber, a triathlete, and a polyglot. He paddled down the Amazon River while learning Spanish… Read More
Cryptologic Technician Technical Chief Christian M. Pike. Christian was a man whose life was defined by duty, honor, and unwavering dedication to his country and his fellow service members… Read More
In “Messing with the Enemy,” Clint Watts delivers a compelling exploration of the murky world of online espionage, disinformation campaigns, and the ethical dilemmas that arise w… Read More
1st Lieutenant Roslyn “Roz” Schulte’s journey began on March 18, 1984, in St. Louis, Missouri. From a young age, it was clear that she possessed an exceptional spirit and a… Read More
By Byron Owen
In a recent interview held as part of the Credera Veteran’s Network Ambassador Fick Panel, Ambassador Nate Fick, the US Ambassador at large for Cyber and Policy, provi… Read More
Are you passionate about cyberspace warfare, military intelligence, and other operations in the information environment? Do you have a knack for articulating complex concepts in a clear and… Read More
“The Space Barons” by Christian Davenport takes readers on an enthralling journey through the lives, ambitions, and ventures of two of the world’s most influential entr… Read More
SFC Antonio Rey Rodriguez, affectionately known as “ROD” by his comrades, was born on July 26, 1991, in Las Cruces, NM, and from the very beginning, his life was marked by a spir… Read More
Col Brian Russel (ret)
“We were ‘owned’.” Two weeks into supporting US and Ukrainian naval forces during exercise Sea Breeze in 2021, my information warfare chief… Read More
1st Lieutenant Michael Johnson’s story is one of dedication, bravery, and selflessness. From a young age, Michael displayed a strong work ethic. Alongside his twin brother, Dan, he hel… Read More
Spies, Lies, and Algorithms – The History and Future of American Intelligence by Amy Zegart.
Spying has never been more ubiquitous―or less understood. The world is drow… Read More
Walter A. McDougall’s “The Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age” is a masterful and intellectually stimulating exploration of the intersection of sci… Read More
Chun Han Wong
“Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China’s Superpower Future” by Chun Han Wong is a compelling exploration of the life and leadership of Xi Jinping… Read More
Jeremy Kofsky
The recent paired release of Meta’s Open-Sourced Artificial Intelligence (AI) language (LLaMa) and their creation of custom computer chips has created a moment akin to… Read More
Byron Owen
The idea of industrializing the Moon, once relegated to the realm of science fiction, is now becoming more realistic. The moon is emerging as a potential site for industrializa… Read More
Robert Dulin
The most cost efficient (low barrier to entry, reasonable probability of success, and a high reward) threat posed to the Department of Defense (DOD) is the ability of Artific… Read More
Willy Pascua
In today’s ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) remains a decisive battleground. While we’ve previously highlighted the i… Read More
“The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order” by Sean McFate is a thought-provoking exploration of a growing and often overlooked phenomenon in the wo… Read More
by Tristan Abbey
“7 Seconds to Die” by Tristan Abbey is a compelling and deeply insightful military analysis of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. This meticulously researched b… Read More
In “The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy: Why Strategic Superiority Matters,” Matthew Kroenig offers a compelling and thought-provoking analysis of the United States’ app… Read More
“The Impossible State: North Korea” by Victor Cha is a meticulously researched and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most enigmatic and secretive countries in the world… Read More
“Daring to Struggle: China’s Global Ambitions Under Xi Jinping” presents a comprehensive exploration of China’s evolving role on the world stage, under the leadership… Read More
“War in 140 Characters” by David Patrikarakos is a compelling examination of the digital revolution’s impact on warfare. Patrikarakos skillfully navigates the complex terra… Read More
In “Likewar: The Weaponization of Social Media,” P.W. Singer and Emerson T. Brooking embark on an eye-opening journey through the digital battlegrounds of the 21st century. This… Read More
Nathan Weil – August 9th, 2023
The modern world’s appetite for a kinetic conflict is seemingly at an all-time low. Across the world, major conflicts are continuously denounced… Read More
Willy Pascua
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, success hinges on the mastery of an invisible realm that is as critical as any battlefield— the Electromagnetic Spectr… Read More
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In “Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century,”… Read More
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In an era where the boundaries between physical and virtual realms are increasingly blurre… Read More
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In “The Age of AI: And Our Human Future,” Henry A. Kissinger delivers a though… Read More
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In “How Data Happened,” Joey F. George offers an enlightening journey through… Read More
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In “Worm: The First Digital World War,” Mark Bowden takes readers on a rivetin… Read More
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In “Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War,” Fred Kaplan invites read… Read More
by Richard Clarke and Robert Knake
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In an era where technological advancements propel so… Read More
Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II – October 2, 2018 by Liza Mundy
Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colle… Read More
Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries
– March 19, 2019 by Safi Bahcall
Loonshots reveals a surprising new w… Read More
“Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology” by Asa Fitch
In “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology,” Asa Fitc… Read More
White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan – May 4, 2023 by Mick Ryan
White Sun War is a fictional account of a future invasion of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China, and th… Read More
Brian Kerg
White Sun War is a fictional account of a future invasion of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China, and the regional war that occurs as the U.S., Japan, and other nati… Read More
Zetter, Kim. 2014. Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World’s First Digital Weapon (New York: Broadway Books), 434 pp., ISBN 978-0-7704-3617-9.
In Countdown to Zer… Read More
Jasmin Alsaied
Is your navy tired of low connectivity speeds out at sea? Low quality video streams during your teleconference? Spotty feeds from the helicopter? The solution to these prob… Read More
Jeremy Kofsky
Introduction
Leaning over the parapet of the ship, Sergeant Parsons* watched the sunset over the Easte… Read More
Byron Owen
A single company in Taiwan, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), produces over 60% of the world’s microchips. Critically, over 90% of ten nanometer (nm)… Read More
Jasmin Alsaied
To meet the demands of digitized warfare, the Department of Defense (DoD) is pursuing a concept known as Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). JADC2’s purpose… Read More
SFC / MDV Kane Tomlin & SFC Aaron Clark
Historical Special Operations Missions have generally fallen into three general categories, unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, and… Read More
Leveraging Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Competition Era
GySgt Jeremy Kofsky
In the summer of 2001, the lead singer of the Nickelback, Chad Kroeger, came up with… Read More
MGySgt Luke Revell, PHD
Reading Chris Miller’s Chip Wars and Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s Starry Messenger in any temporal proximity causes the reader to ask whether the world is acc… Read More
MSgt James Brenneis USMC (ret).
The Marine Corps exists as a warfighting function that projects national power and globalinfluence. It is a vast enterprise although it is relatively smal… Read More
Key Terrain Cyber is deeply saddened to learn that Lieutenant General Vincent Stewart passed away in his sleep yesterday. LtGen Stewart was a trailblazing Marine who leaves behind a tremendo… Read More
The year is 2028. The 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) has just returned from Operation PACIFIC ENDEAVOR, the US response to the United Nations Security Resolution 3924 condemning the Peopl… Read More
The Accidental Superpower: The Next Generation of American Preeminence and the Coming Global Disorder – November 4, 2014 by Mr. Peter Zeihan
In The Accidental Superpower, inter… Read More
Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II – October 2, 2018 by Liza Mundy
Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colle… Read More
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Author:1st Lieutenant Kayla Haas is the Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Director at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. She is a graduate of the United… Read More