Ethical Considerations in Cybersecurity: Analyzing Supply Chain Attacks, Ransomware, and Open-Source Vulnerabilities

Ebone McCoy ()
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Ebone McCoy: Capitol Technology University, Washington DC, USA

RAIS Conference Proceedings 2022-2025 from Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies

Abstract: The increasing reliance on digital infrastructure and rapid expansion of cloud computing have significantly amplified cybersecurity risks. Although technical solutions to these challenges are being developed, the ethical implications of these risks are often overlooked. This study investigates the ethical dimensions of modern cybersecurity challenges, particularly in the context of high-profile cyberattacks such as SolarWinds (2020), Colonial Pipeline (2021), and the Log4j vulnerability (2021). These incidents underscore the moral responsibilities of organizations in securing their software supply chains, protecting personal data, and mitigating the broader social impact of cybercrime. This paper explores the role of ethical frameworks, such as deontological ethics, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics, in shaping cybersecurity policies and proposes actionable recommendations for integrating these ethical principles into cybersecurity strategies. By examining these threats through an ethical lens, this study aims to provide actionable insights for organizations, policymakers, and cybersecurity professionals to create more responsible and resilient digital environments.

Keywords: Cybersecurity Ethics; Privacy; Ransomware; Supply Chain Attacks; Software Vulnerabilities; Ethical Hacking; Zero Trust; Ethical Responsibility (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 9 pages
Date: 2025-04
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Published in Proceedings of the 39th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, April 17-18, 2025, pages 43-51

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