Cyber Security in the 21st Century
Importance
President Obama has declared that the "cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation" and that "America's economic prosperity in the 21st century will depend on cybersecurity" (The White House, N.d.).
The importance of cyber security is paramount in the modern age. Cyberspace now touches almost every aspect of our daily lives. It is a major component of education, businesses, and the military. Vulnerabilities in this cyberspace can result in the loss of personal liberties, intellectual property theft, identity theft, and the loss of national security information.
Where do the threats lie?
How can this impact our lives?
What steps are currently being taken?
What will need to be done in the future to safeguard privacy?
Who are the major players working on this problem?
Thesis
The issue of cyber security, cyber competitiveness, and cyberwarfare has weighed heavily on the minds of policymakers as the severity and complexity of mali-cious cyber attacks have intensified over the past decade; these attacks, directed against both the public and private sectors, are the product of a heterogeneous network of state and non-state actors whose actions are motivated by a host of factors (Carafano & Sayers, 2008). These attacks are not limited to large organizations and institutions; rather, these threats occur on many different levels including personal security. Therefore, given the importance of the issue and its implications, this issue will be one of the defining issues of the next generation. According to a 2010 study by the U.S. Department of Commerce, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs are expected to grow 17% in the next decade -- nearly double what is projected for non-STEM occupations and these opportunities are not just promising careers, they are opportunities to help secure our nation against the new generation of cyber threats (Weatherford, 2012).
Conclusion
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