Cyber Security in the Modern World: an Analysis of Cyber Security and Legal Framework in Three Asian Countries

Abstract

The advent of information technology has resulted in advanced but virtual or cyber security threats, which decree that all nation states must safeguard their virtual boundaries and information with the same fervour as their physical boundaries. Paying attention to the multiple cyber-attacks across the world, it was identified that a strong framework to monitor hacking and other cyber threats, and well-developed mechanisms and organizations to guard national interests on multiple platforms were essential if any country is to tighten its security and ensure protection of data. This qualitative research uses secondary sources and examines three case studies from Asia and analyses the weaknesses (if any) of the government’s legal framework in each country, the successes of the case study, and best practices that other countries could use from their experiences. This is balanced by the personal experiences and observations of the researcher as an employee of the industry. The legal ramifications and framework take focus in this research, and it is intended to provide a road map to governments for future cyber security investments. The paper analyses the legal frameworks in each country to better understand the necessary legal measurements to ensure cyber safety, and it offers recommendations to governments towards combatting cyber terrorism and data loss.