Identity Management as a target in cyberwar

• This article will discuss Identity Management (IdM) and digital identities in the context ofcyberwar. Cyberattacks that target or exploit digital identities in this context gain leverage throughthe central position of IdM digital infrastructures. Such attacks will compromize service operations,reduce the security of citizens and will expose personal data - those of military personell included. Thearticle defines the issue, summarizes its background and then discusses the implications of cyberwarfor vendors and applicants digital identity management infrastructures where IdM is positioned as acritical infrastructure in society.

Ämnesord

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Data- och informationsvetenskap (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Computer and Information Sciences (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Identity management;Cyberwar;Cyber conflict;Digital identities;Information Privacy; Critical Infrastructure Protection;Security;Cyberconflict;Cybersecurity

Computer Science

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