As cyber and influence operations converge, traditional framings fall short. The Cyfluence Research Center introduces C2SPM, Cognitive and Cyber Security Posture Management, a framework adapting proven cybersecurity principles to defend Managed Contested Spaces such as cities, campuses, and workplaces against integrated cognitive and digital threats in near real time.

The Urban Cyfluence Framework introduces “Cyfluence,” a hybrid concept capturing the convergence of cyber threats and influence operations. As cities grow more digitally dependent, disruptions increasingly intersect across infrastructure, communication, and public trust. The framework addresses a key gap by integrating physical, digital, and cognitive dimensions of urban risk.