A Research Agenda for Cybersecurity Law and Policy

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This Research Agenda provides a roadmap for research in cybersecurity law and policy, covering critical topics such as autonomous systems, geopolitics, internet governance, national security, terrorism, space cybersecurity, data privacy, and cloud computing. The book explores the competencies needed to understand and apply cybersecurity concepts, examines the normative frameworks in Internet governance, analyses geopolitical shifts driven by digital technology, and discusses the legal challenges of autonomous systems. Additionally, it addresses the intersection of cybersecurity with national security, terrorism, and the protection of critical satellite infrastructure. It also covers privacy and data protection laws, including the impact of GDPR, and highlights the importance of indigenous data sovereignty. This volume is an essential starting point for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers navigating the multifaceted cyberspace domain. A Research Agenda for Cybersecurity Law and Policy is an essential resource for students and researchers in information and media law, military law, public international law, technology law, and terrorism and security law. It is also a useful guide for those looking to understand the evolution of research in cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy.