Self-Defense Strategies Against Cyber- Attacks by Non-State Actors
This article aims to analyze and provide a state-of-the-art conceptualization of the notion of self-defense within international law and the cyber realm. In the first section, the paper explores the concepts of self-defense, attack, and the use of force in international law, followed by their appli...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editorial Neogranadina
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Revista de Relaciones Internacionales, Estrategia y Seguridad |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.unimilitar.edu.co/index.php/ries/article/view/6639 |
| Summary: | This article aims to analyze and provide a state-of-the-art conceptualization of the notion of self-defense within international law and the cyber realm. In the first section, the paper explores the concepts of self-defense, attack, and the use of force in international law, followed by their application in the cyberspace. The subsequent section, specifically applies the concept of self-defense in the event of a cyber-attack perpetrated by a non-state actors. The conclusion highlights that the cyber realm context introduces the possibility that aggressions from non-state actors can yield consequences even more severe than traditional kinetic attacks. This article serves as a foundation for future discussions in the defense sector and international law.
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| ISSN: | 1909-3063 1909-7743 |