Journals Proceedings

Abstract

Attaining one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the pinnacle of excellence. Subjugating the enemy's army without fighting is the true pinnacle of excellence." The famous quote finds its roots to the celebrated text from Sun Tzu, written in 400-320 B.C., with the apt title - The Art of War. The most revered tactician of the world, Sun Tzu in his famous words in the China’s most profound military classic quoted above, seems to be making a prophecy, which seems turning almost true in the present era. In tune with Sun Tzu’s philosophy 􀀠of winning without fighting, of destroying the enemy through tactical manipulation, and enlightened exploitation of strategic power, the People’s Republic of China is a frontrunner in the arena of Cyber warfare. The Chinese were first to use cyber attacks for political and military goals, the reports date back to year 1997 and they undoubtedly are the first nation to leapfrog into the 21st century cyber warfare technology.