Citizen co-production of cyber security : Self-help, vigilantes, and cybercrime
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 101-114 |
Journal / Publication | Regulation and Governance |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
Online published | 23 Aug 2016 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2018 |
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Abstract
Given the limited resources and capabilities of states to maintain cyber security, a variety of co-production efforts have been made by individuals or by collectives, of varying degrees of organization and coordination. This article identifies different forms of citizen co-production of cyber security and notes the risk of unintended consequences. Safeguards and principles are proposed in order to facilitate constructive citizen/netizen co-production of cyber security. Although co-production of security can contribute to social control, only those activities within the bounds of the law should be encouraged. Activities of private citizens/netizens that test the limits of legality should be closely circumscribed.
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- co-production of security, cybercrime, cybersecurity, internet vigilantism, self-help
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Citizen co-production of cyber security: Self-help, vigilantes, and cybercrime. / Chang, Lennon Y.C.; Zhong, Lena Y.; Grabosky, Peter N.
In: Regulation and Governance, Vol. 12, No. 1, 03.2018, p. 101-114.
In: Regulation and Governance, Vol. 12, No. 1, 03.2018, p. 101-114.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review