Episode 36 - Cyber Common Operational Picture Framework for Situational Awareness

This research paper proposes a Cyber Common Operational Picture (CyCOP) framework for enhancing cyber situational awareness. The framework integrates various data streams to provide a comprehensive visual representation of cyber threats, enabling faster responses to attacks. The authors present five visualisations designed to meet specific needs in cyber defence, detailing their design and testing response times. The study's findings suggest that a well-designed CyCOP, adhering to proposed criteria for interface design and response speed, can significantly improve situational awareness and preparedness against cyberattacks, with applications in both military and civilian contexts. Future work will expand the framework to include further functionalities for threat response.