International Cooperation on Cyber Security for Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (Cybersecurity of the Internet of Things Hub)
Lead Research Organisation:
University College London
Department Name: Science, Tech, Eng and Public Policy
Abstract
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| Madeline Carr (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | To be confirmed. Unable to complete due to system error. The project is in the early stages but one of the key findings to date has been that IoT security is not yet discussed with any depth at the international governmental level. While fieldwork interviews have revealed that many governments have quite considerable concerns about IoT security and its implications for critical infrastructure protection, interventions in the main fora for discussions on global cyber security still focus almost exclusively on the cyber security concerns of the past 25 years rather than looking forward to how these will be (re)shaped in the coming 25 years. A second finding is that data streams themselves may be considered to be critical infrastructure in the future. This finding is being further developed through an investigation into the significance of data integrity in existing critical infrastructure and the extent to which the definition of UK critical infrastructure will need to be reconsidered in the future. |
| Exploitation Route | To be confirmed. Unable to complete due to system error. This finding forms the basis for other researchers or policy advisors to develop proposals for individual governments to inject national positions on IoT security in critical infrastructure into international organizations that discuss and debate global security. |
| Sectors | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Government, Democracy and Justice,Security and Diplomacy |
| Description | Findings from this project have been socialised through the United Nations Internet Governance Forum to stakeholders from industry, government, and the technical sector. The research formed the basis of a roundtable to explore cooperation at the international level and to point out opportunities for development. The findings also formed a link between governance approaches to climate change and the internet of things. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2019 |
| Sector | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Government, Democracy and Justice,Security and Diplomacy |
| Impact Types | Policy & public services |
| Description | United Nations Internet Governance Forum |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Assessing Internet governance approaches and mechanisms and fostering inclusiveness: What are the main strengths and weaknesses of existing Internet governance approaches and mechanisms? What can be done, and by whom, to foster more inclusive Internet governance at the national, regional and international levels? Technical Internet governance: How can the technical governance of the Internet (e.g. the development of standards and protocols, and the management of critical resources) take into account the needs and views of all stakeholders? Additional Policy Questions Information: What are the governance challenges facing policymakers and incident responders to manage risks and build resilience when facing supply chain attacks in the IoT? |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |
| URL | https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/content/igf-2021-ws-228-supply-chain-governance-and-securit... |