Civil-Military Fusion in Cybersecurity and Information Warfare
Civil-Military Fusion in Cybersecurity and Information Warfare
By Mr. Neeraj Manhas, Non-Resident Visiting Senior Fellow, CNSS
Civil-Military Fusion (CMF) in India’s cybersecurity and information warfare domain represents a strategic convergence of civilian expertise and military capabilities to counter evolving digital threats. This paper argues that effective CMF enhances India’s resilience against cyber-attacks and hybrid warfare by leveraging private sector innovation, academic research, and government coordination.
Initiatives like CERT-In, iDEX, and public-private partnerships exemplify this synergy, fostering advanced cybersecurity solutions and information warfare strategies. However, challenges such as bureaucratic inefficiencies and trust deficits hinder progress. By strengthening policy frameworks and collaboration, India can build a robust CMF ecosystem, ensuring national security and technological sovereignty in the digital age.