Introduction
People tend to spend more time online because communication, financial transactions, and other operations can be performed on the Internet. However, with the increasing number of internet users the number of cybercrime activities has also surged. More importantly, cyberattacks are widely used by different nation-states to achieve various purposes. In this regard, the two U.S. Presidents, namely Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have sought to address this problem, but their efforts seemingly only exacerbated the issue.
Literature Review
According to Schreider (2020), “Cybercrime is a criminal act in which computer-based equipment, automated services, or communications mechanism is either the object or the means of perpetrating legal or regulatory restricted or prohibited offenses” (p. 18). Conversely to traditional crime, the regulations that govern Internet usage mainly focus on promoting the safety of the user’s data (Galaitsi et al., 2022). However, very few laws have been established to control Internet life, mainly due to the volatility and evolution of technology (Galaitsi et al., 2022). There are many examples and specific actions to be considered cybercrimes, including electronic theft, cyberbullying, data breach, hacking, blackmail, and espionage (Lukings & Lashkari, 2022).
Research Question, Hypothesis, and Method
Research Question: Is there a significant connection between the US President’s approach to cybersecurity and the actual presence of the given phenomenon? Hypothesis: The US President’s more aggressive approach to fighting against cyberattacks results in a higher number of cyberattacks. Research Method: Systematic literature review. Analyzed Sources: ÞScholarly articles and books; ÞOnline studies, news articles, and expert organizations’ reports. ÞFederal legislation pieces and executive orders.
Conclusion
Regarding the offered hypothesis and a systematic review, Trump’s and Biden’s approaches were directed to solve problems and protect the country. Still, their decisions and attitudes differed in all senses, except for one point – the more attention is paid to cyberattacks, the higher prevalence could be observed. Several claims have supported the assumption of administrative changes in the government, overtasking at lower levels, and poor coordination between the local, state, and federal organizations.
References
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Galaitsi, S., Trump, B. D., Keisler, J. M., Linkov, I., & Kott, A. (2022). Cybertrust: From explainable to actionable and interpretable AI (AI2). IEEE Computer, 53, 91-96.
Lukings, M., & Lashkari, A. H. (2022). Understanding cybersecurity law and digital privacy: A common law perspective. Springer Nature.
Mhajne, A. (2021). A human rights approach to US cybersecurity strategy. Carnegie Council for Ethics and International Affairs. Web.
Schreider, T. (2020). Cybersecurity law, standards, and regulations (2nd ed.). Rothstein Publishing.