Public and Private Governance of Cybersecurity: Challenges and Potential

This book explores the limitations of cybersecurity governance frameworks and proposes solutions to address new challenges, critically analyzing two dominant Internet regulation models and the role of private actors in cyber governance. It also examines global and regional efforts to regulate cybersecurity and the limits of domestic and international law in tackling cyberattacks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of cybersecurity governance, employing a multidisciplinary approach that combines international relations and law. It explores the limitations of existing cybersecurity governance frameworks and presents innovative solutions to address emerging cybersecurity challenges. The book takes a multifaceted approach to cybersecurity regulation, highlighting the significance of dichotomies such as state versus market, public versus private, and international versus domestic. It critically examines two dominant Internet regulation models, namely market-oriented and state-oriented, and sheds light on their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Furthermore, the book pays close attention to the role of private actors in cyber governance, examining their motivations, actions, and contributions to the overall cybersecurity landscape. It contrasts the different approaches and strategies adopted by various actors, including public-private partnerships, international data transfers, regulation of international trade and foreign direct investments.

In addition, the book delves into key global and regional efforts to regulate cybersecurity, highlighting the limitations of domestic and international law in combating cyberattacks. It sheds light on geopolitical considerations and their impact on cybersecurity governance. Moreover, the book demonstrates how different approaches to human rights shape cybersecurity governance, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that respects individual rights while ensuring the security and stability of the digital ecosystem.

Overall, this book offers a valuable insights into the complex dynamics of cybersecurity governance, providing a comprehensive framework for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009374538