Security in the Cyber Age
An Introduction to Policy and Technology
Published on 1. November 2023
978-1-009-30857-1 (ISBN)
Description
Cyberspace is essential for socializing, learning, shopping, and just about everything in modern life. Yet, there is also a dark side to cyberspace: sub-national, transnational, and international actors are challenging the ability of sovereign governments to provide a secure environment for their citizens. Criminal groups hold businesses and local governments hostage through ransomware, foreign intelligence services steal intellectual property and conduct influence operations, governments attempt to rewrite Internet protocols to facilitate censorship, and militaries prepare to use cyberspace operations in wars. Security in the Cyber Age breaks-down how cyberspace works, analyzes how state and non-state actors exploit vulnerabilities in cyberspace, and provides ways to improve cybersecurity. Written by a computer scientist and national security scholar-practitioner, the book offers technological, policy, and ethical ways to protect cyberspace. Its interdisciplinary approach and engaging style make the book accessible to the lay audience as well as computer science and political science students.
Reviews / Votes
'In Security in the Cyber Age, Reveron and Savage eloquently merge tech and policy, crafting an essential guide that educates readers about our digital past, present, and future. A must-read for those seeking to navigate the complexities of our interconnected world.' Max Smeets, Author of No Shortcuts: Why States Struggle to Develop a Military Cyber-Force 'A very useful and accessible overview of the technology and an important addition to the literature on its security.' Ciaran Martin, University of Oxford 'Reveron and Savage elegantly weave together technology and policy topics to explain the big cyber security issues societies face today. They effectively bring multiple disciplinary perspectives to bear giving the reader in-depth understanding in an accessible way.' Tyler Moore, The University of Tulsa '[The book] provides a thorough exploration of the technological and policy challenges in the digital age, making a timely contribution to the field of cyberspace. It appeals to a broad audience by offering a comprehensive study of the subject matter.' Areesha Anwer, International Policy Digest 'A nuanced and accessible guide, appealing to both the general reader and students in relevant fields.' Dorottya Zsiboracs, Journal of Cyber Policy 'The book lives up to the claims made in its preface by providing a framework for thinking about cyberspace. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels.' J. A. Stever, CHOICEMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
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File size
5,94 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-009-30857-1 (9781009308571)
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Content
1. The emergence of cyberspace and its implications; 2. From the abacus to the computer; 3. Communicating through cyberspace; 4. The human dimensions of cyberspace; 5. Strategy and cyberspace; 6. Domestic regulation of cyberspace; 7. Internet governance and international institutions; 8. International law and norms in cyberspace; 9. Artificial intelligence and ethics; 10. Conclusions and future directions of cybersecurity policy; 11. Leading in the cyber age.
