A Model for Cyber Power, the Fifth Dimension of National Power

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Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran.

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The use of cyberspace has become very widespread among communities. With the increase of internet usage in Iran and worldwide in the social, industrial and banking fields, there has been an increase in fear of possible resulting harm. Until now, power was presented in four areas of land, sea, air and space, but today, cyberspace has become one of the main areas of power very distinct from other areas. Cyber power has become one of the foremost concerns in the world and one of the most researched topics in the fields of engineering and science. Cyber ​​power is defined as the ability to use cyberspace to obtain results and make an impact in other operating environments. In this article, a conceptual model for cyber power is presented. To this end, the macro dimensions and components of cyber power were identified. In line with this goal, the main components of these dimensions were identified and the existing challenges and obstacles to establishing cyber power and their solutions were discussed. Distinctive aspects of cyber power with the concept of power in different areas were also discussed. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the dimensions and components of cyber power in order to achieve a conceptual model for cyber power.

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Karafan Quarterly Scientific Journal
Volume 19, Issue 3 - Serial Number 59
Technical and Engineering
December 2022
Pages 501-527

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  • Receive Date: 01 May 2022
  • Revise Date: 18 May 2022
  • Accept Date: 28 May 2022

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