CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2018
| Author | Jordan, William Yates |
|---|---|
| Title | The Internet, The Oppressor: Human Security in Cyberspace |
| Summary | The rapid growth and assimilation of digital technologies has drastically altered the ways in which the world functions. As the prominence of cyberspace has grown, so too has the importance of ensuring security for its users. While security may be a goal for all, the question of who or what cybersecurity is supposed to protect has resulted in dramatically different approaches and outcomes for individuals in cyberspace. The current traditional approach has made states the purveyors of cybersecurity, but this has resulted in a decidedly less secure space for individuals. To rectify this problem, this thesis argues that a paradigmatic shift from traditional to human security is needed in cyberspace. In order to highlight the failings of traditional security in cyberspace and the need for a new human-centric approach, this thesis will examine the use of advanced censorship and surveillance technology in the facilitation of human rights violations around the world. By looking at three cases where technology from Blue Coat Systems, Hacking Team, and Netsweeper were used in human rights violations, this thesis will highlight the urgent need to establish a human security paradigm in cyberspace and provided recommendations for its implementation. |
| Supervisor | Ashraf, Cameran |
| Department | School of Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2018/jordan_william.pdf |
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