Mapping Cyber Policy in Latin America: The Brazilian Case

Author Information

Louise Hurel

Publication Date

2020-01-01 00:00

Security Theme

Cybersecurity

Keywords

Digitalization, policy, Internet governance, privacy, Cybersecurity

Description

This document discusses the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world and focuses on the case of Brazil. It highlights the challenges that arise from the over-reliance on digital technologies for development and the need for policies, strategies, mechanisms, and institutions to address security threats and risks related to cybercrime, critical infrastructure, and the development of a culture on cybersecurity. The report draws from a framework for cybersecurity policy analysis and maps multilevel dynamics that underpin the processes of formation and adoption of cybersecurity, cyber defense, and cybercrime policies in Brazil. The document also mentions the varying levels of preparedness and development in cybersecurity within Latin America

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Mapping Cyber Policy in Latin America: The Brazilian Case

This document discusses the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world and focuses on the case of Brazil. It highlights the challenges that arise from the over-reliance on digital technologies for development and the need for policies, strategies, mechanisms, and institutions to address security threats and risks related to cybercrime, critical infrastructure, and the development of a culture on cybersecurity. The report draws from a framework for cybersecurity policy analysis and maps multilevel dynamics that underpin the processes of formation and adoption of cybersecurity, cyber defense, and cybercrime policies in Brazil. The document also mentions the varying levels of preparedness and development in cybersecurity within Latin America