We are your partner for digitalization and secure information technology in the defence and security sector.

We are your partner for digitalization and secure information technology in the defence and security sector.

Cyber and Information Domain (CID)

The Cyber and Information Domain (CID) is characterised by the global use and interconnectivity of information technology infrastructures and systems, including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, embedded systems, controllers and new media. The availability and increasing complexity of these structures and components, as well as the lack of comprehensive security and quality standards and legal certainty, increase the threats posed by the CID.

We understand the challenges and implications of the CID as a complex and abstract system and offer tailored, all-in-one solutions. We empower our clients to conduct comprehensive threat assessments, operate effectively in the cyber and information domain and implement robust protection and countermeasures. This forms the foundation for confidently addressing the challenges of modern information warfare. With our extensive expertise, we provide independent and skilled support for the defence and security sector.

Focus of Our Service Portfolio

Future Analyses
Method Development
Capability Analysis
Concept Development
Field Tests and Experiments

What will the future battlefield look like?

To prepare for future challenges, we conduct detailed future analyses. We develop conflict matrices and scenarios for potential developments and examine dependencies on space, particularly in the context of Cyber and Information Domain (CID) operations. These analyses help to create a comprehensive picture of the future battlefield and inform the development of effective strategies.

Which methods and procedures need to be newly developed, combined and applied?

We develop and integrate new methods and procedures to create threat models, conflict matrices and scenario-based analyses. Our approach leverages advanced techniques, including architecture and AI-based analyses, modeling and simulation. Wargaming is also a key component of our methodological toolkit, enabling us to test and refine theoretical concepts in a practical setting.

What capabilities do future-ready armed forces need to accomplish their missions?

Our capability analyses cover the entire conflict continuum - from hybrid influence operations in peacetime to high-intensity combat in national and allied defence. We identify the essential capabilities that future-ready forces need for successful mission accomplishment, with a particular emphasis on command capabilities and enabling Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).

How do armed forces operate in the CID and with other military and civilian actors?

A key focus of our work is developing concepts for CID operations and defining the role of the CID in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). We analyze how armed forces can collaborate with other military and civilian actors to ensure comprehensive national and allied defence across the entire conflict continuum. Our analysis emphasizes the interfaces and opportunities for cooperation between different actors across dimensions and operational fields.

How can innovative technologies be most effectively utilized for military purposes?

We conduct extensive field tests and experiments to maximize the use of innovative technologies. This hands-on approach allows us to evaluate the military applicability of new technologies and optimize their operational potential. By doing so, we ensure that technological innovations deliver added value and can be seamlessly integrated into operational use.

Services in the CID

Future Operating Environment
The Future Operating Environment 2040 outlines the challenges and capabilities that will define the battlefield of the future. It provides long-term perspectives and trends for national and multinational capability planning, serving as the basis for systematically deriving military scenarios and vignettes.
Foundations of the Cyber and Information Domain
We advance operational thinking and the conceptual understanding of the CID as a military domain. We analyze technological trends, threats and vulnerabilities to develop principles of engagement and command procedures for CID operations, acknowledging its central role in multi-domain operations and comprehensive national security.
Cyber Resilience
IABG’s cyber resilience process enables a comprehensive and holistic cyber risk analysis. Our approach integrates powerful analytical methods tailored for various military system and operational clusters. It features a proven, semi-automated analysis tool utilizing AI techniques. In practice, this approach has defined and developed concrete resilience measures for real-world operational clusters.

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Cyber and Information Domain (CID)

Focus of Our Service Portfolio

Services in the CID

Future Operating Environment

Foundations of the Cyber and Information Domain

Cyber Resilience

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