Cyberspace as Operational Art: A Common Point of Departure

The term "cyber" is everywhere, from popular culture to discussions on national security. However, despite the term's prevalence, a common understanding of it remains elusive. This lack of a common understanding is even more pronounced when the discussion extends to cyberspace as an operational domain. The pervasiveness of cyberspace in the operational environment demands a deeper understanding of the operational implications of cyberspace. Through discussions on war and warfare in cyberspace, the nature and character of cyberspace, and the implications cyberspace holds for the operational design, this thesis offers a foundation on which to build the operational artist's understanding of cyberspace as an operational domain.