Cybersecurity
Abstract
CybersecurityNowadays, the Internet is integrated into society both through social interaction and business transactions, so the need for data protection and security has become increasingly important.In addition, not only computers, but also most hardware devices are networked, and regional geographical boundaries are no longer maintained.Communication and/or interaction between different countries is now very easy and the protection of data flow has become a concern for all countries and organisations. 2 The change in paradigm regarding the environment in which everyday activities relate to work, communication, collaboration, and even learning are carried out, has led to an increase in the amount of illicit activity on the Internet.In addition, increased speed, anonymity and national laws that are not always applicable to the Internet have brought about changes in the typology of cyberattacks.To underline the seriousness and danger the society is experiencing today, the concept of cyberspace has been introduced and defined as "the interdependent network of information technology, infrastructures, and includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers in critical infrastructure industry".3 Cybersecurity fundamentalsIn NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), cyberspace "is more than the internet, including not only hardware, software and information systems, but also people and social interaction within these networks".4 In other words, cyberspace is "the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures", 5 which makes it the arena for political, economic and 1 "Nicolae Bălcescu" Land Forces Academy.