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The Cyberspace Threats and Cyber Security Objectives in the Cyber Security Strategies

The Cyberspace Threats and Cyber Security Objectives in the Cyber Security Strategies

Martti Lehto
Copyright: © 2013 |Volume: 3 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 18
ISSN: 1947-3435|EISSN: 1947-3443|EISBN13: 9781466633308|DOI: 10.4018/ijcwt.2013070101
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Lehto, Martti. "The Cyberspace Threats and Cyber Security Objectives in the Cyber Security Strategies." IJCWT vol.3, no.3 2013: pp.1-18. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijcwt.2013070101

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Lehto, M. (2013). The Cyberspace Threats and Cyber Security Objectives in the Cyber Security Strategies. International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism (IJCWT), 3(3), 1-18. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijcwt.2013070101

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Lehto, Martti. "The Cyberspace Threats and Cyber Security Objectives in the Cyber Security Strategies," International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism (IJCWT) 3, no.3: 1-18. http://doi.org/10.4018/ijcwt.2013070101

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Abstract

Threats in cyberspace can be classified in many ways. This is evident when you look at cyber security on a multinational level. One of the most common models is a threefold classification based on motivational factors. Most nations use this model as a foundation when creating a strategy to handle cyber security threats as it pertains to them. This paper will use the five level model: cyber activism, cybercrime, cyber espionage, cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. The National Cyber Security Strategy defines articulates the overall aim and objectives of the nation's cyber security policy and sets out the strategic priorities that the national government will pursue to achieve these objectives. The Cyber Security Strategy also describes the key objectives that will be undertaken through a comprehensive body of work across the nation to achieve these strategic priorities. Cyberspace underpins almost every facet of the national functions vital to society and provides critical support for areas like critical infrastructure, economy, public safety, and national security. National governments aim at making a substantial contribution to secure cyberspace and they have different focus areas in the cyber ecosystem. In this context the level of cyber security reached is the sum of all national and international measures taken to protect all activities in the cyber ecosystem. This paper will analyze the cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and cyber weaponry and the cyber security objectives of the Cyber Security Strategies made by Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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