Are China and Russia on the Cyber Offensive in Latin America and the Caribbean? A Review of Their Cyber Capabilities and the Implications for the U.S. and its Partners in the Region

Author Information

Robert Morgus, New America; Florida International University
Brian Fonseca, Director, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, Florida International University Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs
Kieran Green, China analyst, SOS International
Alexander Crowther, Cyber Policy Specialist, Center for Technology and National Security, National Defense University; Florida International University

Date of Publication

2019 12:00 AM

Security Theme

Cybersecurity

Keywords

Cybersecurity, Latin America, Caribbean, cybersecurity, China, Russia, cyber operations, cyber capabilities

Description

“This report explores the current military cyber structures and operations of China and Russia in order to postulate how both countries could conduct cyber operations in Latin America and the Carribean, and their motivations for doing so. We look at key actors in each state to provide an overview of current capabilities, and use the DIME (diplomacy, information, military, economics) framework to assess how they might use cyber and information capabilities in pursuit of national objectives in the region."

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