Dr Robb Bloomfield

InfoSec Professional || Army Reservist || Research interests focus on the cyber domain and sub-threshold conflict

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@DefenceResNet The speed of innovation and volatile range of threat actors means that defensive strategies are quickly outdated, and hampered by the attribution problem, which in turns delays timely and appropriate response. #DefResChat

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@DefenceResNet Offensive cyber activity incorporates the physical, virtual, and cognitive dimensions. Responses must also span this breadth e.g. technical, human, legal, and geopolitical. Disinformation is arguably one of the greatest non-technical digital threats. #DefResChat

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@DefenceResNet @NCSC @GCHQ @CYBERUKevents @TheCyberSecHub @SANSEMEA @LondonCyber @Sophos Also paging @bcs @kclcybersociety @bucsis2 @ciisechq @UKStratCom @cranfielddefsec
@DefAcUK @uob_secpriv @bristolcybersec @compsciencecu @wmgcyber, would love to hear from your communities!

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@DefenceResNet The pace of change both in terms of technical capability and contextual application, for example legal frameworks/norms development challenged by civilian conduct of offensive cyber operations during the Russo-Ukrainian War. #DefResChat

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@DefenceResNet Additionally, there is an asymmetry of power where the impact of offensive activity is significantly greater than the cost to conduct, allowing increased participation by non-state actors which in turn complicates traditional defense paradigms #DefResChat

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@DefenceResNet Concepts of borders and defined areas of operations become more fluid, and CNI sectors are increasingly transnational. Increased targeting of CNI broadens the scope of what needs to be defended and relies on increased participation from the private sector. #DefResChat

[Defence Research Network @DefenceResNet]

Our theme for November is 'Cyber, Security and Defence'. We will be looking to showcase some early-career researchers in research spotlights, so don't be shy! Email us: [email protected]

We welcome any suggestions for relevant events or readings on the theme!

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@jackattrell08 @CadetCIS Adventurers is run at a local level, so enquire with your unit in the first instance. There are some regional courses being planned later in the year, and details will be announced nearer the time.

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@Em_Blackman @CadetCIS Adventurers is run at a local level so in the first instance let her unit know of the expression of interest. Defenders is run nationally every February and October, and there is a local option for county/contingents that can support the requirements.

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@RidT Industry specific or generally? IOA e.g.

J H Thomas, "Managing Risk...", (1998), p. 14. [https://t.co/1ZsdpJlIS4]

T Stanard et al, "Cognitive Task Analysis..." (2001), p. 29. [https://t.co/6K8u6CKWA5]

IOC e.g. in Richard Bejtlich, "The Tao of Network Security..." (2005)

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

New @BritishArmy Review is out, and contains a short summary of my draft PhD on the potential for @UNPeacekeeping operations to encompass the #cyber domain as part of future conflicts, amid ongoing conversations about responsible behaviours in #cyberspace at the #UNCyberOEWG

[CHACR @CHACR_Camberley]

Inside the ranks of @ZelenskyyUa's @ITArmyUKR.

For tales of digital derring-do from the cyber #frontline of the #UkraineWar, read our exclusive interview with #hacktivist @HarvXavier in the latest issue of the @BritishArmy Review (pages 42-46).

https://t.co/NH2BmN5B6Y

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@paul5144 @CTTScotland @QM_Devon_ACF @ACF_Devon @CadetCIS @CDS_ArmyCadets @SO1TrgHQCadets Yes, they are

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@CTTScotland @QM_Devon_ACF @ACF_Devon @CadetCIS @CDS_ArmyCadets @SO1TrgHQCadets Please ensure that all failures are recorded on JAMES. Procurement is currently with Army Commercial and information will be released as soon as we have an update. @paul5144

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

"The concept of cyber peacekeeping may be academically interesting" - Sheila Flynn, @StateCDP speaking at @UNIDIR #CS23 - if my PhD on that topic is judged "interesting" when it's finished, I think I'll be very happy :D

[Cadet CIS @CadetCIS]

Capt Robb Bloomfield, CyberFirst Officer, provides an update on cyber training to #CCISTTConf23

[BISA Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding & Human Rights WG @BISA_Peacekeep]

Great panel before lunch. perspectives on: peacekeeping in cyberspace; international law and responsibility; stabilisation; peacekeeping militarisation #pkfutures

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@AmiensCoyACF @Maj_Pea @R_Signals @ArmyCadetsUK @Lowland_RFCA Was great to have them!

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

Back at my alma mater for the first time in 15 years for the @BISA_Peacekeep conference on the future of @UNPeacekeeping #PKFutures

[Dr Robb Bloomfield @rebloomfield]

@BACFBristol It was a pleasure to have them!