Cyberterrorism and Cyber Attacks in the Public Sector: How Public Administration Copes with Digital Threats

Bernd W. Wirtz and Jan C. Weyerer

International Journal of Public Administration, 2017, vol. 40, issue 13, 1085-1100

Abstract: Cybersecurity concerns among citizens and public administration officials are considered to be one of the major barriers to e-government implementation. While cyberterrorism is on the rise, the operational state of cybersecurity in the public sector appears as a black box and previous literature has scarcely examined how public authorities perceive and cope with cyber attacks. This study investigates public employees’ attitudes toward cybersecurity in the public sector, as well as the arrangements and measures in place to protect sensitive governmental data and securely manage it for privacy and regulatory compliance. Thus, it contributes to the e-government literature by presenting a comprehensive framework of cybersecurity in the public sector and by providing empirical evidence thereof. Furthermore, it gives an insight into the prevalent attitudes and cybersecurity infrastructure within the realm of public administration. Finally, the article derives research and managerial implications and provides suggestions for future research.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2016.1242614

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