Thaba, James MMtsweni, Jabu S2025-03-092025-03-092024-09http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14132As the cyber domain increasingly becomes a critical battlefield, modern militaries must develop the capacity to conduct operations in and through the cyberspace. This paper presents a systematic approach to establishing cyber warfare capabilities within existing operational structures, offering a pathway for militaries to incrementally build and enhance their cyber capabilities. The approach emphasizes the integration of cyber warfare into traditional military operations, ensuring that new capabilities are developed in alignment with existing doctrines and structures. By proposing a phased methodology, the paper guides military organizations in creating appropriate command and control structures, training regimes, and technological frameworks to exploit cyberspace effectively. The focus is on developing a scalable and flexible cyber force that can adapt to evolving threats and leverage cyberspace for both defensive and offensive operations.FulltextenCyber Warfare CapabilityCyber domainsCyber operationsMilitary structuresConference Presentationn/a