Vanguard Magazine

www.vanguardcanada.com APRIL/MAY 2019 23 Although lacking agreed upon defini- tions, the grey zone can be generally de- scribed as the space between peace and war that, when the climate is right, pres- ents opportunities for hybrid warfare. Hybrid warfare, as a tactic – unfair trade tariffs and sanctions, dissemination of misinformation or exploitation of human rights – aims to create discord and divi- sions by manipulating diplomatic, infor- mational, cyber, military and economic domains. Amounting to what is described as 'guerrilla-style geopolitics,' hybrid war- fare often goes beyond the actual threat of warfare and attempts to shift the end state by influencing or exploiting the morality of other nations In general, hybrid warfare can employ cyber in any form, such as intelligence support, dissemination channels and the means for research and planning, whether offensively or defensively. But, if there was any indication of the extreme complexity of global security in the future, the grey zone and hybrid warfare are fearful ex- amples when combined with technology. When technologies, like artificial intelli- gence and their potential for misuse, are introduced to hybrid warfare by adversar- ies, risk levels can increase exponentially deFenCe PoLiCY presenting a multitude of challenges for Canada and NATO allies, as internation- al legal and governance systems race to catch up. Some of the Same, More Analysis Overall, Strong, Secure, Engaged reaf- firms Canada's commitment to technol- ogy – and manifestations of cyber – as a vital instrument and investment for mili- tary operations and longstanding alliances and partnerships that will ensure the CAF has the necessary tools to achieve their mandate through short and longer term defence goals. Although ambitious, it also shows an understanding and appreciation for our military's critical role in maintain- ing security for Canadians at home and in support of our diplomatic partners. Strong, Secure, Engaged shows extensive analysis and adoption of cyber as a broad- based utility and core capability in the ef- ficient, effective and safe operation of our military, as it continues to ensure our na- tional security. Putting my shades of doubt aside, hopefully a decade from now we'll look back on Strong, Secure, Engaged and deem it an outstanding, or modestly ap- plauded, success. For now, ignore the headlines; they will play out as they will. Instead, focus on the incredible accomplishments of our young nation, characterized by uniqueness, di- versity and resilience. Within that, take pride in the women and men of the Cana- dian Armed Forces who generously serve us. Canada owes them so much. Far more than $32 billion. Valarie Findlay is an American Society for evidenced-Based Policing member and a research fellow for the Police Foundation (USA) with two decades of senior-level expertise in cybersecurity and policing ini- tiatives. She has worked extensively on federal cyber initiatives and is a member of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police eCrimes Cyber Council and AFCeA DC. 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