The legal importance of cybersecurity

Abstract

Abstract: The recent development in information technology and its application in all areas of life have led to the emergence of what is known as cybersecurity and cybercrime. Cyberspace is a borderless world, and therefore the state's activities here are cross-border. They are not limited to the borders of a specific state, but rather their activities are global, via the Internet, i.e., via satellites. This creates the greatest challenges to the state's security and sovereignty, as well as to human rights, including the right to freedom of expression, the right to privacy, and the right to vote and run for office. These rights are relevant to the cyber world, where cyber activities have the greatest impact on society. Both the international and local communities are concerned with addressing the phenomenon of cybercrime and its impact on the electronic electoral process, and with establishing legal regulation for it. © 2023 TUJR, College of Law, Tikrit University