National Cyber Security Framework Manual

What, exactly, is “National Cyber Security”?  The rise of cyberspace as a field of human endeavour is probably nothing less than one of the most significant developments in world history. Cyberspace already directly impacts every facet of human existence including economic, social, cultural and political developments, and the rate of change is not likely to stop anytime soon. However, the socio-political answers to the questions posed by the rise of cyberspace often significantly lag behind the rate of technological change. One of the fields most challenged by this development is that of “national security”.

The National Cyber Security Framework Manual provides detailed background information and in-depth theoretical frameworks to help the reader understand the various facets of National Cyber Security, according to different levels of public policy formulation. The four levels of government - political, strategic, operational and tactical/technical - each have their own perspectives on National Cyber Security, and each is addressed in individual sections within the Manual. Additionally, the Manual gives examples of relevant institutions in National Cyber Security, from top-level policy coordination bodies down to cyber crisis management structures and similar institutions.

Book details:
Editor: Alexander Klimburg
Hardcover: 253 pages
Publisher: NATO CCD COE Publications, December 2012
Language: English
ISBN 13 (print): 978-9949-9211-1-9
ISBN 13 (PDF): 978-9949-9211-2-6
ISBN 13 (ePub): 978-9949-9211-3-3

PDF version of the book can be downloaded from HERE and ePub from HERE, hardcopies will be available from January 2013 (please write to publications-at-ccdcoe.org for more details)