The Internet as a Battlefield: Cyber Threats and Disinformation in Contemporary Information Warfare
The Internet as a Battlefield:
Cyber Threats and Disinformation
in Contemporary Information Warfare
PATRONAT HONOROWY:
Event organizers:
In today's interconnected world, the internet is no longer just a means of communication and information exchange – it has become a key battleground in modern conflicts. The conference
The Internet as a Battlefield: Cyber Threats and Disinformation in Contemporary Information Warfare
will focus on how digital technologies, online platforms, and networked societies are being used as weapons to influence public opinion, manipulate information, and destabilize political, social, and economic systems.
The conference will take place on November 6-7.
About conference:
This two-day international conference has been designed to ensure maximum accessibility and participant engagement:
• Day 1 will be held online, enabling global participation of internet researchers through expert presentations and panel discussions.
• Day 2 will take place on-site at Kozminski University in Warsaw, fostering in-person discussions, collaboration, and networking across sectors.
The event will explore the dual nature of the internet – both as a target and a tool in contemporary information warfare. While cyberspace offers unprecedented opportunities for communication, it also enables malicious actors to carry out cyberattacks on infrastructure, conduct surveillance, and execute sophisticated disinformation campaigns that blur the line between fact and fiction.
Thematic Areas:
1. Cyber Warfare and National Security
- Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
- Military doctrines for offensive and defensive cyber operations
- The role of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in modern conflicts
2. Disinformation Ecosystems
- Techniques of coordinated influence campaigns
- Content creation and manipulation using AI (deepfakes, bots, algorithmic targeting)
- Cross-platform analysis of false information dissemination
3. Technological Frontiers in Information Warfare
- Use of generative AI, large language models, and machine learning in propaganda
- Telegram, the dark web, and encrypted messengers as command centers
- The role of blockchain and quantum computing in future cyber wars
4. Case Studies in Hybrid Warfare: International Disinformation Strategies and Local Conflicts
- Russian disinformation strategies in the war in Ukraine
- Cyber influence operations conducted by China
- EU and NATO responses to hybrid threats
- Iranian disinformation campaigns in the Middle East
- Disinformation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
- Cyber warfare and propaganda in North Korea
5. Legal, Ethical, and Societal Responses
- Regulation of digital platforms and cybersecurity law
- Media education, public awareness, and democratic resilience
- Ethical challenges in cyber deterrence and surveillance
6. Combating Harmful Content: New Challenges for Digital Media
- Harmful content in light of the Digital Services Act (DSA)
- Regulation of harmful content in media law
- Accountability for harmful content on digital platforms and in media systems
7. Public-Private Partnerships and Global Cooperation
- The role of tech companies in countering disinformation
- Cyber diplomacy and multilateral response frameworks
- Building resilience in local governments and the education system
Purpose of the event:
The aim of the conference is to explore how the internet is used both as a tool and a target in contemporary information warfare, with particular emphasis on cyber threats and disinformation. The event seeks to foster dialogue and collaboration among experts, researchers, and practitioners to strengthen resilience and protect the integrity of the digital information space.
Who is the conference intended for?
The conference is addressed to a broad audience, including:
- Researchers and students in fields such as political science, cybersecurity, communication, law, and international relations
- Professionals from the public sector and government institutions
- Experts in IT and digital policy
- Journalists, fact-checkers, and civil society representatives engaged in combating disinformation
- Anyone interested in the integrity and security of the digital information space
Organizing Committee:
Chair of the Organizing Committee:
- dr hab. Urszula Soler, profesor uczelni, SGGW, Poland
Members of the Organizing Committee:
- dr Federico Borgonovo, ITSTIME, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy
- Irmina Zakrzewska, PIIT
Scientific Committee:
Chairs of the Scientific Committee:
- Prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Chałubińska-Jentkiewicz – Kozminski University, Poland
- Prof. Marco Lombardi, PhD – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy
Members of the Scientific Committee:
- Prof. Ciro Sbailò, PhD – University of International Studies of Rome, Italy
- Dr hab. Federico Constantini, University Professor – University of Udine, Italy
- Dr hab. Lucas J. Ruiz Díaz, University Professor – University of Granada, Spain
- Dr hab. Oksana Evsyukova, University Professor – University of Educational Management, Ukraine
- Prof. Oleg Gushchyn, PhD – Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
- Prof. Miroslav Kelemen, PhD – Technical University of Košice, Slovakia
- Prof. Karrie J. Koesel, PhD – University of Notre Dame, USA
- Dr hab. Agnieszka Łukasik-Turecka, Prof. KUL – John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland
- Dr hab. Claudio Melchior, University Professor – University of Udine, Italy
- Dr hab. Bartłomiej Nowak, Prof. ALK – Kozminski University, Poland
- Dr hab. Francesco Pira, University Professor – University of Messina, Italy
- Dr hab. Beata Piskorska, Prof. KUL – John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland
- Dr hab. Lucas J. Ruiz, University Professor – University of Granada, Spain
- Prof. Ciro Sbailò, PhD – University of International Studies of Rome, Italy
- Dr hab. Alida Maria Silletti, University Professor – University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
- Dr hab. Nicola Strizzolo, University Professor – University of Teramo, Italy
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