Cyber Attacks and its Implication to National Security: The Need for International Law Enforcement

Abstract

Uncontrolled protests championed by Britain and the United States of America increased international interest in cyberspace security. Challenges surrounding cyber-attacks birthed a rethinking to security-concept most especially after the basic values of countless communities have been subjected to risk and threats. Misuse of communication and information technology has extensively led to the collapse of trans-border vital infrastructural facilities. Therefore, the current article came as a rescue to explain how cyber-attacks could be addressed by international law enforcement. The article evaluates the implications of cyber-attacks on national security. It demonstrates how international law could tackle challenges posed by cyber-attacks. The article emphasizes the significance of the cyber security concept to national security strategies; questions the cyber terrorism concept; and analyses how terrorist groups are increasingly using cyberspace for criminal intent. The article further provided solutions after a thorough constructive reviewed of the literature, and concluded that more efforts, control systems, defense systems, and protective devices must be strategically embraced and fixed by international law enforcement agencies. It is believed that the execution of this study's suggestions and recommendations would largely curb and reduce cyber-attack challenges internationally.