Project Description

This project delves into cyberspace governance’s complex and dynamic realm, focusing on the legal and policy frameworks that govern cybersecurity. It explores the unique challenges posed by the Internet’s transcendence of traditional national boundaries and examines how various entities contribute to creating and enforcing laws in this digital domain.

Objectives:

  • To identify the entities responsible for creating laws applicable to cyberspace and cybersecurity.
  • To analyze the laws that apply when cybercrime crosses national and international boundaries and understand their importance.
  • To investigate who creates and enforces policies in cyberspace and cybersecurity.

Key Components:

  1. Role of National Governments and International Organizations:
    • Examines the multifaceted roles of national governments in formulating laws and regulations within their jurisdictions.
    • Discuss the influence of international organizations in shaping global policies and standards, focusing on entities like the United Nations, the European Union, and the Council of Europe.
  2. Cybercrime Across Borders:
    • Analyzes international treaties and conventions, such as the Budapest Convention, and their role in addressing transnational cybercrime.
    • Explores the significance of mutual legal assistance and laws with extraterritorial application in combating cybercrime that crosses borders.
  3. Policy Creation and Law Enforcement:
    • Scrutinizes the roles of various national and international agencies, including law enforcement bodies, in creating and enforcing cyber policies.
    • Highlights the involvement of the private sector and industry groups in shaping and complying with cybersecurity practices.
  4. Case Studies:
    • Provides detailed analyses of real-world incidents, such as the Sony Pictures hack and the WannaCry ransomware attack, to illustrate the practical challenges and successes in implementing cybersecurity measures and international cooperation.

Methodology:

  • Extensive research utilizing the CSU Online Library and the Internet.
  • Analysis of laws, treaties, and policy documents.
  • Case study examination for practical insights.

Expected Outcomes:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the current state of cyberspace governance.
  • Insights into the complexities and challenges in creating and enforcing laws in a globally connected digital environment.
  • Recommendations for enhancing international cooperation and policy effectiveness in the field of cybersecurity.

Relevance to Course

This project is directly relevant to the course ‘Critical Infrastructure Protection in Cybersecurity’ as it addresses the legal and policy aspects of protecting critical digital infrastructure against cyber threats. Studying how cybersecurity laws and policies are formulated and enforced is crucial for understanding and safeguarding critical infrastructure in the digital age.

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