Militarization of cyber space and multidimensionality of security

The development of theoretical foundations for computer networks and their practical implementation has given rise to the progressive computerization of armed activities. The idea of a communication medium resistant to a nuclear attack, which was developed in the late sixties of the twentieth century in the form of the ARPANET, affects strategic, operational and tactical dimensions of the modern battlefield. It is also an important element shaping the processes related to ensuring the security of the state, both in the internal dimension as well as in dealings with other actors of international relations. Multi-layeredness and the growing complexity of cyber space cause that cyber security policy has been placed not only in the context of critical infrastructure, but also all the aspects of ethical and legal issues are taken into account. The armed forces have become an integral part of the information society, and as such, have been increasingly influenced by the civil sphere. The militarization of cyber space results directly from increasing saturation of the state structure with ICT technologies and the growing importance of these components in the process of ensuring security. The wide access to ICT generates a new threat to the defense system, including the armed forces. The ability of the digital impact on the military sphere, evidenced by many non-state actors, is today the main reason for implementing regulations restricting the activity of citizens in the global network.