About this Book

This companion provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date comparative overview of the cyber-security strategies and doctrines of the major states and actors in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia.

The volume offers an introduction to each nation’s cyber-security strategy and policy, along with a list of resources in English that may be consulted for those wishing to go into greater depth. Each chapter is written by a leading academic or policy specialist, and contains the following sections:

• overview of national cyber-security strategy;
• concepts and definitions;
• exploration of cyber-security issues as they relate to international law and governance;
• critical examinations of cyber partners at home and abroad;
• legislative developments and processes;
• dimensions of cybercrime and cyberterrorism;
• implications of cyber-security policies and strategies.

This book will be of much interest to students and practitioners in the fields of cyber-security, national security, strategic studies, foreign policy, and international relations.