From Cyber Terrorism to Cyber Peacekeeping: Are we there yet?

TL;DR

This paper explores the evolution from cyber terrorism to cyber peacekeeping, discussing the challenges and potential strategies for maintaining peace in cyberspace amidst threats like cyberwarfare.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare, proposing a framework for cyber peacekeeping efforts to address these digital threats.

Findings

Cyberterrorism can escalate to cyberwarfare without effective intervention.

Cyber peacekeeping strategies are essential for mitigating cyber threats.

Understanding cyber threats is crucial for developing preventative measures.

Abstract

In Cyberspace nowadays, there is a burst of information that everyone has access. However, apart from the advantages the Internet offers, it also hides numerous dangers for both people and nations. Cyberspace has a dark side, including terrorism, bullying, and other types of violence. Cyberwarfare is a kind of virtual war that causes the same destruction that a physical war would also do. In this article, we discuss what Cyberterrorism is and how it can lead to Cyberwarfare.