Max Smeets
Biographic Data
| ID | 3782659 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Max Smeets |
| GIVEN NAMES | Max |
| FAMILY NAME | Smeets |
| SIGNATURE | SMEETS M |
| AFFILIATIONS | ETH Zurich CSS, Zurich |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Ransom War
This timely book explores the alarming rise of ransomware: malicious software blocking users from their systems or data, until they have paid money to regain access or to prevent the release of sensitive information. High-profile British examples of the twenty-first century have targeted national libraries and hospital trusts; in the US, hackers of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Health Network held patient data hostage—when their demands went unmet…
The evolution of cyberconflict studies
In our increasingly digital world, cyberconflict poses a significant challenge to global security, prompting the emergence of an academic field dedicated to its study. Understanding the trajectory, evolution and dominant characteristics of cyberconflict studies is vital for scholars and policy-makers alike. By means of a thorough analysis of articles from the 125 top political science and International Relations journals, we illuminate the field'…
The challenges of military adaptation to the cyber domain
Whilst NATO speaks increasingly publicly about the military use of cyber operations, adaptation to the cyber domain has reportedly been challenging for most militaries. Little research has sought to understand the nature of these challenges. 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 signifi…
Cyber campaigns and strategic outcomes
While much focus has remained on the concept of cyberwar, what we have been observing in actual cyber behaviour are campaigns comprised of linked cyber operations, with the specific objective of achieving strategic outcomes without the need of armed attack. These campaigns are not simply transitory clever tactics, but strategic in intent. This article examines strategic cyber competition and reveals how the adoption of a different construct can p…
Noblesse Oblige
In the late 1990s the Dutch government under Labour minister-president Wim Kok decided to pursue a replacement for the main strike fighter of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF), the F-16. From very early on, there was a strong preference for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). This position has held through the subsequent seven governing coalitions, even though the political balance on the issue has fluctuated over time. Politicians have pre…
Cyber campaigns and strategic outcomes
While much focus has remained on the concept of cyberwar, what we have been observing in actual cyber behaviour are campaigns comprised of linked cyber operations, with the specific objective of achieving strategic outcomes without the need of armed attack. These campaigns are not simply transitory clever tactics, but strategic in intent. This article examines strategic cyber competition and reveals how the adoption of a different construct can p…
The evolution of cyberconflict studies
In our increasingly digital world, cyberconflict poses a significant challenge to global security, prompting the emergence of an academic field dedicated to its study. Understanding the trajectory, evolution and dominant characteristics of cyberconflict studies is vital for scholars and policy-makers alike. By means of a thorough analysis of articles from the 125 top political science and International Relations journals, we illuminate the field'…
The challenges of military adaptation to the cyber domain
Whilst NATO speaks increasingly publicly about the military use of cyber operations, adaptation to the cyber domain has reportedly been challenging for most militaries. Little research has sought to understand the nature of these challenges. 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 signifi…
Noblesse Oblige
In the late 1990s the Dutch government under Labour minister-president Wim Kok decided to pursue a replacement for the main strike fighter of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF), the F-16. From very early on, there was a strong preference for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). This position has held through the subsequent seven governing coalitions, even though the political balance on the issue has fluctuated over time. Politicians have pre…
Cyber campaigns and strategic outcomes
While much focus has remained on the concept of cyberwar, what we have been observing in actual cyber behaviour are campaigns comprised of linked cyber operations, with the specific objective of achieving strategic outcomes without the need of armed attack. These campaigns are not simply transitory clever tactics, but strategic in intent. This article examines strategic cyber competition and reveals how the adoption of a different construct can p…
The challenges of military adaptation to the cyber domain
Whilst NATO speaks increasingly publicly about the military use of cyber operations, adaptation to the cyber domain has reportedly been challenging for most militaries. Little research has sought to understand the nature of these challenges. 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 signifi…
The evolution of cyberconflict studies
In our increasingly digital world, cyberconflict poses a significant challenge to global security, prompting the emergence of an academic field dedicated to its study. Understanding the trajectory, evolution and dominant characteristics of cyberconflict studies is vital for scholars and policy-makers alike. By means of a thorough analysis of articles from the 125 top political science and International Relations journals, we illuminate the field'…
Ransom War
This timely book explores the alarming rise of ransomware: malicious software blocking users from their systems or data, until they have paid money to regain access or to prevent the release of sensitive information. High-profile British examples of the twenty-first century have targeted national libraries and hospital trusts; in the US, hackers of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Health Network held patient data hostage—when their demands went unmet…
Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies (4 works) · Political science (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Computer security (2 works) · Cyberwarfare (2 works) · European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies (2 works) · Information and Cyber Security (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Public relations (2 works)