Cybersecurity in Defense - Thematic Research

Cybersecurity in Defense - Thematic Research

Summary

The threat of cyber-attacks has never been greater, growing in line with increased connectivity between physical and digital systems. Lower barriers to entry for cyberthreat actors, more aggressive attack methods, a dearth of cybersecurity professionals, and patchwork governance mechanisms have aggravated the risk for all companies. This thematic report takes an in-depth look at look at the growing need for cybersecurity in the defense sector and how the threat landscape is being addressed. Firstly, the value chain section summarizes an in-depth description of each of the segments of cybersecurity and outlines the specialist cybersecurity vendors in the defense sector. The challenges section outlines the key challenges being faced by the defense sector. This is followed by an impact assessment detailing the areas which are accelerating the need for cybersecurity. A case study section is then provided, which highlights some key breaches of cybersecurity within the defense sector. A data analysis section provides market size and growth forecasts, followed by mergers and acquisition activity, a cybersecurity timeline, and insight into company filings, hiring, and social media trends. Next, the report highlights key cybersecurity vendors, with a section specializing in cybersecurity defense vendors. It then goes on to outline countries, alliances, organisations and initiatives in cybersecurity.

“Cybersecurity has become a key issue to consider for all sectors, however, the sensitive nature of defense data and consequential national security concerns elevate the importance of data security for defense manufacturers. Cybersecurity for militaries and states is an issue of national security because a successful attack could mean that threat actors gain the ability to control and use destructive weapons, or that critical national infrastructure is weakened.”

The increasing array of sensors and other data streams that make up the OODA loop means there is an increasing number of connected devices which need to be cyber-secure. The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation in the US Department of Defense confirmed that “almost every weapon in the warfighter’s arsenal is software‐defined, and we are more likely to improve system lethality by installing new software than by modifying hardware”. However, each software update can come with its own cybersecurity risk. Data in any format has always been a key discriminator on the battlefield, however, as it is increasingly relied upon in strategy and planning, any data breach would be a significant intelligence coup by an enemy force. The increasing collection and collation of data also mean that companies and militaries are outsourcing some of their data management and storage needs. This will accelerate the need for cybersecurity as bad actors which strategically hunt for potential intelligence, prefer to target smaller suppliers who feed into the largest defense contractors, rather than attempt to attack the larger companies which can have more established cybersecurity.

Scope

This report provides an overview of cybersecurity in defense
This report explains why cybersecurity will continue to grow in importance for the defense industry
This report outlines the variety of key beaches in cybersecurity and how they were rectified in the defense sector
This report provides examples of what companies, countries and organisations are developing watertight cybersecurity strategies.
We highlight defense companies, organisations and countries that are leading in this theme, such as Thales, BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin.

Reasons to Buy

• To understand cybersecurity and its current and future impact on the industry.
• To understand how cybersecurity is increasingly difficult and an important challenge that the defense sector is facing.
• To identify the leading cybersecurity vendors.
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