The Economics of Cybersecurity: A National Dilemma

Authors

Allan A. Friedman, Center for Technology Innovation

Document Type

Lecture

Publication Date

1-31-2012

Publisher

Brookings Mountain West

Abstract

Cybersecurity has dominated recent headlines, but policy makers and pundits alike still combine different risks, threats, and solutions. Crime, espionage, and international conflict represent different dangers to our society at the local and national level, and each has a set of bad actors with different incentives. Conflating these areas can lead to poorly framed solutions. Exploring the economics of cybersecurity offers a set of tools to understand these incentives, and the sometimes complex policy challenges that arise in dealing with digital risk.

Keywords

Computer crimes – Prevention; Computer security – Economic aspects; International crimes

Disciplines

Science and Technology Policy | Science and Technology Studies

File Format

pdf

File Size

696 KB

Streaming Media

Language

English

Comments

Location: Greenspun Hall Auditorium

Audio/Video File size: 178 megabytes

Attached file: 27 PowerPoint slides

Repository Citation

Friedman, A. A. (2012). The Economics of Cybersecurity: A National Dilemma.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/brookings_lectures_events/34