Cyber Defense Sector Policy: an urgent need
Security Theme
Cybersecurity
Keywords
Cyber attack, Cyber defense, Cyberspace, Cyber Defense Sector Policy.
Description
The critical infrastructures of a country, the command and control systems, as well as the weapons systems have computer platforms for their operation; However, as a result of a cyberattack, these platforms could become useless and paralyze a country, putting National Security, Defense and Development at risk. Therefore, it is essential to have a Sectorial Cyber Defense Policy, whose objectives and guidelines allow strengthening the development of capacities to neutralize threats and attacks in and through cyberspace, promoting culture, education, as well as Investigation, Development and Innovation. (I + D + i) in cyber defense among the Armed Institutions. This article analyzes the situation of Cyber Defense in Peru and proposes the statement, as well as the objectives and guidelines of the necessary Sectorial Cyber Defense Policy that the Peruvian State should have.
Cyber Defense Sector Policy: an urgent need
The critical infrastructures of a country, the command and control systems, as well as the weapons systems have computer platforms for their operation; However, as a result of a cyberattack, these platforms could become useless and paralyze a country, putting National Security, Defense and Development at risk. Therefore, it is essential to have a Sectorial Cyber Defense Policy, whose objectives and guidelines allow strengthening the development of capacities to neutralize threats and attacks in and through cyberspace, promoting culture, education, as well as Investigation, Development and Innovation. (I + D + i) in cyber defense among the Armed Institutions. This article analyzes the situation of Cyber Defense in Peru and proposes the statement, as well as the objectives and guidelines of the necessary Sectorial Cyber Defense Policy that the Peruvian State should have.
