Inform/Cybersecurity
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This is an example page covering a policy issue. It should be explained in terms not tied to one particular jurisdiction or bill.
Contents
What is cybersecurity?
The What Is section summarises the topic in three or four sentences.
Cybersecurity is a popular term used to encompass all aspects of the security of users and computers on the Internet. It is not commonly used among professionals, who prefer "information security" or "computer security".
Prerequisites
The Prerequisite Reading section lists Inform pages related to this issue which need to be understood before engaging on the topic.
- None
Related
The Related section lists other Inform pages related to this issue.
- Privacy
- Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (USA)
- Cybersecurity Strategy of the European Union (EU)
Discussion
The Discussion section is where the issue is analysed in more detail.
Cybersecurity encompasses the security of servers (e.g. from data theft), home computers (e.g. from being co-opted into a botnet) and networks (e.g. from being used to divert traffic). It may also be used to cover the security of infrastructure (SCADA) systems such as the computers which run transport or utility networks.
Cybersecurity legislation may contain one or more of the following features:
- Criminal penalties for malicious actions or information theft
- Safe harbors or liability limitations for information sharing about cybersecurity incidents
- Requirements on companies to improve their network security
Questions To Ask
The Questions To Ask section gives good questions to ask about any proposed legislation in this area, which help to draw out whether it is beneficial or not.
The following are helpful questions to ask, specifically about proposed cybersecurity legislation:
- How does it benefit the average internet user?
- What, if any, risky or unwanted behaviours are enabled by any liability limitations?
- Are any technological prescriptions (e.g. for security measures) at risk of being outpaced by change and restricting innovation and improvement?
Further Reading and Resources
The Further Reading and Resources section gives links to presentation slides, images, videos or other useful explanatory content.
- Computer security on Wikipedia
- Cybersecurity at Chatham House
- UK Cybersecurity Information Sharing Partnership - a voluntary approach
