NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY

National Security Strategy in the New Cyber Environment

National Security Strategy in the New Cyber Environment

Introduction

With the emergence of the Internet and the extent of its use on a massive scale in the region during the last few decades, new threats and ways to commit crimes over the internet have emerged. In order to support the States of the world, along with providing a safe and secure environment to the citizens of the state, the governments of most of the states have developed strategies for fighting against cybercrime. There are many organizations in different states of the world that are dedicated and responsible for developing a cyber security agenda for the state. In cooperation with a wide range of national and regional public and private sectors, in both political and technical issues, these organizations work to promote and strengthen the cyber security capabilities among the states of the world, through technical assistance and training, roundtables policy, crisis management exercises and exchange of best practices for the use of information technologies and communication (Drew, & Snow, 2006). Cyber security today has acquired an important status in various countries as an essential national security strategy, and it is one of the key factors in protecting national critical infrastructure. In contrast to early stages of cyber threats, which emerged as a threat in the area of crime and the business sector, it now has merged with the protection-oriented approach of the government networks and critical infrastructure for economic and social welfare of the society.

Discussion

The functioning of our society today is closely linked to infrastructure and communication systems and treatment information. These infrastructures, so far are used in sectors as diverse as energy, communication, transportation or health, help meet the basic needs of citizens. Ensure continuity in supply and prevent any interruption or any malfunction which could have adverse consequences, or to the public health and safety or the economy is a priority of our country. Citizens have increasingly used technology information and communication whether in the context of their social or in the context of their relations with the authorities and actors of the economy.

We are witnessing a proliferation of communication platforms and exchange of information that has tend to substitute traditional forms of communication due to the emergence of new modes of online communications such as; online consumer information, musical works, works audiovisual and literary as well as a generalization of exchange Electronic whatsoever in government or in the their relations with the citizens. These changes affect the everyday life to create the impression of legitimate users to have a smooth operation of the infrastructure sub-underlying these activities.

The ubiquity of cyberspace in everyday life is accompanied by a degree of dependence and vulnerability that should not be underestimated. The infrastructure and communication systems and information processing are increasingly exposed to new forms of illegal activities such as; viral infections, decommissioned, trespass, identity theft, information theft, etc.), and multiplication thereof carried through the use of networks computer and the increasing ...