The challenges of military adaptation to the cyber domain: a case study of the Netherlands

Whilst NATO speaks increasingly publicly about the military use of cyber opera-tions, adaptation to the cyber domain has reportedly been challenging for most militaries. Little research has sought to understand the nature of these chal-lenges. This study seeks to address this gap through a case study of the Netherlands. By utilizing a range of primary and secondary sources, this article reveals that the Dutch Defense Cyber Command has faced significant con-straints in its adaptation to the cyber domain, primarily due to issues related to organizational structure, operational mandate, and the a... Mehr ...