The Kybernao Papers
Steering Toward the Nexus of Cyber Theory and Policy
The Kybernao Papers seek to publish academic-based research applied to real-world policy and strategy questions. These short pieces (2500-8000) will be published on an occasional basis as an Issue Briefing / Policy Briefing with the goal of connecting academics with policymakers to improve security in cyberspace.
Kybernao is the Greek verb “to steer” (κυβερνάω, the first person singular present). The Greek noun for “steersmen” or “helmsman” is kybernetes (κυβηρνήτης), which many point to as the etymology behind the term cyber as it related to the concept of cybernetics, which focused on the relationship between communication and automatic control systems of both machines and humans.
Our image is inspired from ancient Greek pottery and depicts the guide navigating by the contours of the network (stars) through the core code that both serves as the terrain of cyberspace (seas) and the way one moves across the network.
For inquiries about The Kybernao Papers, to be added to the Kybernao mailing list, or CCSP questions in general, contact: CyberStrategy@uc.edu