NATO's emerging threat perception: cyber security in the 21st century

Westphalian state system has been deeply affected from the civilianization of the cyber space. It is possible to see the traces of nuclear war and its competition in this new post-Cold War period. The contemporary threats against the cyber space and their vague boundaries could clearly be seen in th...

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Published in:Uluslararasi Iliskiler / International Relations 2014, Vol.10 (40), p.101-130
Main Author: Bicakci, Salih
Format: Article
Language:Turkish
Subjects:
Alliance
Antipoverty Programs
Boundaries
Cyberspace
Defence policy
Information and communication technologies
International alliances
International Organizations
International security
Internet
Internet security
Military alliances
NATO
Summits
Threat
Transatlantic relations
Twenty First Century
War
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Summary:Westphalian state system has been deeply affected from the civilianization of the cyber space. It is possible to see the traces of nuclear war and its competition in this new post-Cold War period. The contemporary threats against the cyber space and their vague boundaries could clearly be seen in the examples. Cyber attacks in this new security environment towards long lasting alliance NATO and its members are giving important clues for the future. In this article, one discussed defensive measures of NATO for these new threats and the process, which determined the cyber security strategies. Upon this cyber defense strategy, NATO tries to level the cyber capabilities of its members and takes the necessary steps to achieve this goal. The Lisbon summit endorsed the preparation of a new strategy that includes cyber defense and protection of the critical information infrastructure.
ISSN:1304-7310
1304-7310