Cybercrime and cybersecurity

The unit provides a theoretical and empirical introduction to cybercrime and cybersecurity. The internet and new technologies have not only facilitated conventional crimes but also created new types of crime. The exploitation of vulnerabilities in software and systems by cybercriminals are concerning both the public and private sectors. Cyberattack on critical Infrastructures, cyber espionage and disinformation campaign have become national security issues, blurring the line between cybercrime, cybersecurity and even cyberwar. This unit begins by exploring cybercrime and cybersecurity. It examines the nature, scope and impact of cybercrime and discusses challenges to cybersecurity. Criminological and regulatory theories will be introduced in explaining cybercrime and building cybersecurity. The unit examines existing laws, policy and measures to counter cybercrime and to enhance cybersecurity. International efforts and alternative approaches to the prevention of cybercrime and the governance of cybersecurity will also be discussed.