Politics and Technology of Cyberspace

This book bridges the gap between the technical and political worlds to increase understanding of cyber security and its risks in our IT-dependent society. It combines research from the technical world and the political world to analyze and explain the circumstances that have led to current situations of vulnerability and victimization. Two fundamental questions are considered: what circumstances led to this state of affairs, and what solutions exist for the future of cyberspace? The book will appeal to researchers and students of Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Strategic Studies, and International Relations, as well as cybersecurity practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Cybersecurity and cyberspace are complex issues that require a comprehensive understanding of both the technical and political aspects. This book aims to bridge the gap between these two worlds and enhance our understanding of this critical security concern in our increasingly IT-dependent society. By combining research from the technical realm that shapes cyberspace with insights from the political world that seeks to comprehend its consequences and uses, the author aims to analyze and explain the circumstances that have led to the current vulnerability of IT-dependent societies to hacking, terrorism, espionage, and cyberwar.

Two fundamental questions are explored throughout the book: what factors have contributed to this state of affairs, and what solutions exist for the future of cyberspace? In addressing these questions, the author also examines the emerging and increasingly competing political positions aimed at stabilizing the landscape of cyberspace.

This interdisciplinary work will appeal to researchers and students in Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Strategic Studies, and International Relations, as well as cybersecurity practitioners responsible for developing policy options. By gaining a deeper understanding of the technical and political dimensions of cybersecurity, we can better equip ourselves to address the challenges and opportunities posed by this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 245g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367787998