Defensive Future Studies

Defensive Future Studies

The ecosystem of cyber defense cognitive readiness

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Morteza Talebi 1
Hassan Mahjub 2
1 Assistant Professor of Strategic Management, IRI Military Command and Staff University, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor of Higher Education, Shahid Satari University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/dfsr.2024.2043105.1838
Abstract
Background and Objective: In an increasingly complex defense landscape, particularly in the cyber domain, the armed forces must adapt to meet new challenges. This research aims to define the cognitive readiness ecosystem essential for cyber defense, highlighting the key components and influencing factors involved.
Methodology: This study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative strategies. Meta-composition and content analysis were used for qualitative data, while descriptive statistics and factor analysis, aided by SmartPLS software, focused on validating the conceptual model.
Findings: Our analysis shows that cognitive readiness in cyber defense includes dimensions such as personnel readiness, cyber technologies, and cognitive processes, influenced by various factors. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed significant relationships between these dimensions and their constructs, confirming that our data aligns with the proposed factor structure.
Conclusion: Cyber defense readiness is a cohesive ecosystem consisting of processes, technologies, and environmental factors. By identifying the cognitive readiness needed for effective cyber defense, we enable personnel to transfer their knowledge across different scenarios, minimizing retraining needs and enhancing overall operational efficiency. This approach strengthens our future defense capabilities
Keywords
Cyberspace
cyber defense
defense readiness
cognitive readiness
cyber defense cognitive readiness system

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Defensive Future Studies
Volume 9, Issue 34
Autumn 2024
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