Description
The Internet has given rise to new opportunities for the public sector to improve efficiency and better serve constituents. But with an increasing reliance on the Internet, digital tools are also exposing the public sector to new risks. This accessible primer focuses on the convergence of globalization, connectivity, and the migration of public sector functions online. It examines emerging trends and strategies from around the world and offers practical guidance for addressing contemporary risks. It supplies an overview of relevant U.S. Federal cyber incident response policies and outlines an organizational framework for assessing risk.
Table of Contents
The Global Rise of E-Government and Its Security Implications. Understanding Cyber Threats. Cybersecurity in East Asia: Japan and the 2009 Attacks on South Korea and the United States. Toward a Global Approach to Cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity Policy Challenge: The Tyranny of Geography. U.S. Federal Cybersecurity Policy. European Cybersecurity Policy. A Local Cybersecurity Approach: The Case of Catalonia. Securing Government Transparency: Cybersecurity Policy Issues in a Gov 2.0 Environment and Beyond. The Civilian Cyber Incident Response Policies of the U.S. Federal Government. Cybersecurity Health Check: A Framework to Enhance Organizational Security. Beyond Public Private Partnerships: Leadership Strategies for Securing Cyberspace. Is There a Conclusion to Cybersecurity?
