Thinking Tools for Computational Red Teaming

Abstract

To discuss conducting a realistic CRT exercise in large organizations, this chapter presents models to analyze very large complex systems in a systematic manner that is easy to manage. Scenarios as a mean to capture complex plausible futures are discussed, followed by the presentation of guidelines on designing scenarios for CRT exercises. Organizations are complex entities. As such, one section is dedicated to discussing the complexity resulting from the interaction and entanglement of the four domains: physical, cyber, cognitive and social. This discussion is followed by the presentation of two models offered to manage this level of complexity. One of the models presented is designed to disentangle this complexity into building blocks where effects can be generated in large organizations. This chapter presents the different operations that can be conducted on networks in which it is possible to capture a complex system such as a social system in a network form.