The New Cold War: Cyber Frontline

Abstract The ongoing escalation of animosities between the United States, Russian Federation and People’s Republic China is beginning to resemble Cold War, which as a historical period might have ended in twentieth century, but still endures state hostilities countries, expressed form an indirect conflict. These countries are actively growing their cyber capabilities that enable covert operations aimed at opponents. In cyberspace, states involved express aims they try achieve least detectable way. As result, cyberspace has been securitized. It recognized by NATO domain activities. National Cybersecurity Strategy published, recognizing integral part economy defence. A similar document called Information Security Doctrine was issued Federation, manifests Russia’s aspirations field information technology. militarization this area shows becoming battlefield new cold war. military invasion Ukraine complemented activities cyberspace. I analyse confrontation above-mentioned powers, looking for features War it. particular, examine Russia China. article claims concept war may be applicable numerous eras, including one effect now.