Digital Conflict and Cybersecurity Challenges

The video discusses the evolution of conflict in the digital age, highlighting how non-state actors and individuals can leverage technology for recruitment and radicalization. It examines government responses to cyber threats, using case studies like the Charlie Hebdo attacks and the Anonymous vs. Los Zetas conflict. The video emphasizes the need for peer-to-peer security and the empowerment of individuals and organizations to enhance global security.

What was a significant method used by Al-Shabaab to recruit young individuals?

• Television advertisements

• Social media platforms

• Radio broadcasts

• Newspaper ads

How did digital platforms like Google assist protesters?

• By organizing physical protests

• By offering legal advice

• By providing financial support

• By serving as digital border crossings

What was notably absent from the 2007 Worldwide Threat Assessment?

• Climate change

• Cyber security

• Human trafficking

• Nuclear proliferation

What tactic did hackers use during the Charlie Hebdo attacks?

• Phishing emails

• Ransomware

• Distributed denial-of-service attacks

• Weaponizing images with malware

What is a key challenge for governments in adapting to digital conflict?

• Poor public relations

• Lack of financial resources

• Inability to learn and adapt quickly

• Insufficient military power

What was the response of Anonymous to the actions of Los Zetas?

• Launching a cyber attack

• Negotiating with the cartel

• Releasing sensitive information

• Organizing protests

What is a proposed solution for enhancing security in the digital age?

• Reducing internet access

• Building more physical borders

• Increased government surveillance

• Peer-to-peer security

What advantage do organizations have over governments in digital conflict?

• Ability to act across borders rapidly

• Stronger military power

• Better public relations

• More financial resources

What is a potential benefit of governments supporting technologies like Tor and Bitcoin?

• Improved mass surveillance

• Enhanced global trade opportunities

• Stronger military alliances

• Increased control over citizens

What is a significant risk of banning encryption in favor of mass surveillance?

• Reduced internet speed

• Increased government control

• Higher costs for technology

• Vulnerability to foreign hackers