Securing U.S. national interests with cloud innovation: data sovereignty, threat intelligence and digital warfare preparedness

Bukunmi Temiloluwa Ofili *, Steven Chukwuemeka Ezeadi and Taiwo Boluwatife Jegede

Department of Computing, East Tennessee State University, USA.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 12(01), 3160-3179.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.1.1158
Publication history: 
Received on 14 May 2024; revised on 25 June 2024; accepted on 28 June 2024
 
Abstract: 
The rapid evolution of cyber warfare, geopolitical tensions, and foreign cyber threats necessitates a comprehensive cloud-driven security strategy to safeguard U.S. national interests. As adversarial nations leverage AI-powered cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and supply chain vulnerabilities, securing data sovereignty, enhancing threat intelligence, and fortifying digital warfare preparedness have become national security imperatives. Traditional cybersecurity frameworks struggle to counteract state-sponsored cyber intrusions and asymmetric digital warfare tactics, requiring a shift towards cloud-native architectures, AI-enhanced cyber defenses, and Zero Trust security models. This paper explores the role of cloud innovation in strengthening national resilience, emphasizing the intersection of cloud computing, cybersecurity, and intelligence operations. By deploying sovereign cloud frameworks, the U.S. can retain full control over critical national data, reducing exposure to foreign espionage, data breaches, and jurisdictional conflicts. Additionally, integrating machine learning-driven threat intelligence platforms enables real-time cyber threat analysis, adversarial behavior prediction, and automated incident response. Digital warfare preparedness is further enhanced through AI-augmented cyber operations, cyber deterrence strategies, and the deployment of offensive cybersecurity tools. Next-generation threat modeling, behavioral analytics, and cyber deception technologies ensure the U.S. remains proactive in defending against cyber-enabled economic and military disruptions. However, challenges such as data sovereignty enforcement, cloud infrastructure security, and regulatory compliance must be addressed to maximize the effectiveness of cloud-based cyber defense strategies. This paper outlines policy recommendations, emerging technological advancements, and strategic partnerships necessary to establish a robust, cloud-secured digital warfare infrastructure that protects U.S. national sovereignty and global cyber dominance.
 
Keywords: 
Cloud Innovation and U.S. National Security; Data Sovereignty in Cyber Warfare; AI-Driven Threat Intelligence and Cyber Defense; Digital Warfare Preparedness and Cyber Deterrence; Zero Trust and Cloud Security for National Interests; Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Foreign Cyber Threats
 
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