Cyberspace and Cybersecurity
Abstract
Abstract The purpose of this chapter is to discuss two basic concepts—cyberspace and cybersecurity. The author describes the genesis of both and attempts to define them. In the introduction, the author briefly addresses the issue of the progress of information technology in recent decades and the impact of this factor on security. Then, he indicates the source of the term “cyberspace” and presents the definitions in American documents, doctrine and Polish law. Defining the concept of “cybersecurity”, the author starts from the definition of the term “security”. Then he presents selected definitions of this term. He also emphasizes that cybersecurity should be viewed broadly and that a definition should be made taking into account both the attacks by hackers or foreign forces and the “plain” failures.