| ID | 119482 |
| Title Proper | From cyber-bombs to political fallout |
| Other Title Information | threat representations with an impact in the cyber-security discourse |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cavelty, Myriam Dunn |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The link between cyberspace and national security is often presented as an unquestionable and uncontested "truth." However, there is nothing natural or given about this link: It had to be forged, argued, and accepted in the (security) political process. This article explores the constitutive effects of different threat representations in the broader cyber-security discourse. In contrast to previous work on the topic, the focus is not solely on discursive practices by "visible" elite actors, but also on how a variety of less visible actors inside and outside of government shape a reservoir of acceptable threat representations that influence everyday practices of cyber-security. Such an approach allows for a more nuanced understanding of the diverse ways in which cyber-security is presented as a national security issue and of the consequences of particular representations. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Review Vol. 15, No.1; Mar 2013: p.105-122 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Review Vol. 15, No.1; Mar 2013: p.105-122 |
| Key Words | Cyberspace ; National Security ; Cyber Security |