Description: What Is Cybersecurity For? by Tim Stevens Cybersecurity is one of the key practical and political challenges of our time. This book explains the complexities of global information systems, the challenges of providing security to users, societies, states and the international system, and the multitude of competing players and ambitions in this arena. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How will protecting our digital infrastructure shape our future?Cybersecurity is one of the key practical and political challenges of our time. It is at the heart of how modern societies survive and thrive, yet public understanding is still rudimentary: media portrayals of hoodie-wearing hackers accessing the Pentagon dont convey its complexity or significance to contemporary life.This book addresses this gap, showing that the political dimension is as important as the technological one. It accessibly explains the complexities of global information systems, the challenges of providing security to users, societies, states and the international system, and the multitude of competing players and ambitions in this arena.Making the case for understanding it not only as a technical project, but as a crucial political one that links competing visions of what cybersecurity is for, it tackles the ultimate question: how can we do it better? Author Biography Tim Stevens is Reader in International Security at the Department of War Studies, Kings College London, UK. He has published widely on the politics of cybersecurity, cyberwarfare and cyber conflict, and the relationship between technology and global security in academic articles, edited volumes, and has written two books. He is also editor of the book series Critical Issues in Digital Security and Society. Table of Contents 1. Introduction: A Wicked Problem2. How Did We Get Here?3. Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk4. States and Markets5. International Cybersecurity6. Cybersecurity and Human Security7. Conclusion: A Global Conversation Long Description How will protecting our digital infrastructure shape our future? Cybersecurity is one of the key practical and political challenges of our time. It is at the heart of how modern societies survive and thrive, yet public understanding is still rudimentary: media portrayals of hoodie-wearing hackers accessing the Pentagon dont convey its complexity or significance to contemporary life. This book addresses this gap, showing that the political dimension of cybersecurity is as important as the technological one. It accessibly explains the complexities of global information systems, the challenges of providing security to users, societies, states and the international system, and the multitude of competing players and ambitions in this arena. Making the case for understanding cybersecurity not only as a technical project, but as a crucial political one that links competing visions of what cybersecurity is for, it tackles the ultimate question: how can we do cybersecurity better? Feature * An overview of the challenges of digital risk in the 21st century, from corporate practices and the high politics of states to the everyday experiences of citizens* In one unique volume, presents digital dependence as a key political problem of our time, and analyses the technical worlds of computer network security and insecurity* High profile author with a great track record in the field Details ISBN1529226953 Author Tim Stevens Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1529226953 ISBN-13 9781529226959 Format Paperback Publisher Bristol University Press Imprint Bristol University Press Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2023-03-28 NZ Release Date 2023-03-28 UK Release Date 2023-03-28 Pages 158 Series What Is It For? Illustrations 2 Tables, black and white; 6 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9781529226966 DEWEY 005.82 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2023-03-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141595618;
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