Strategic Integration of Cyber Deterrence and Cyber Defense Mechanisms: A Holistic Approach to Safeguarding National Cybersecurity

Abstract

The objec-ves of this research included studying the effectiveness of the different cyber deterrence theories in protecting national security, understanding the mechanism of action of cyber deterrence and cyber defense strategies, and the role of technology in cyber deterrence and cyber defense. This research has been carried out as secondary research. In this case, previous literature was studied to answer the research question. It is a research that followed pragmatism research philosophy and, thus, focused on the practical approach to answering the research ques-on. This study has proved that cyber deterrence theories alone are effective only to some extent when it comes to protecting state security. The study has shown that cyber deterrence theories offer a passive approach to national security protection. They work best when the cyber defense strategies and mechanisms relying on the latest technology provide an active approach towards mitigating any cyberaSack. The mechanism of action in both these cases is different. The cyber deterrence theories act passively by deterring the aSackers, while the cyber defense strategies are aggressive, focusing on mitigating any cyberaSack whenever that happens. Also, this study has shown that there is a very significant role that technology has to play in ensuring national security.