In an era marked by pervasive digitization, the reliance on interconnected information and communication technologies (ICTs) has become indispensable for the functioning of modern society. However, this digital transformation has exposed critical infrastructure sectors to a multitude of cyber threats, ranging from malicious cybercriminal activities to state-sponsored cyber espionage. As a result, ensuring the resilience of cybersecurity measures within critical infrastructure has emerged as a paramount concern for governments, organizations, and societies worldwide. This thesis investigates the approaches to cybersecurity resilience protection, with a comparative analysis between Sweden and the United States. Through an examination of cybersecurity risk management practices, threat intelligence sharing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships, the study aims to evaluate the resilience measures implemented in safeguarding vital sectors such as energy, healthcare and finance against cyber threats. Drawing upon complexity theory and human security theory as theoretical frameworks, the research explores the institutional dynamics and socio-political factors shaping cybersecurity resilience strategies in both countries. By synthesizing empirical data from government reports, literature, industry publications, and expert interviews, the thesis aims to identify strengths and weaknesses together with key challenges, best practices, and areas for improvement in enhancing cybersecurity resilience capabilities. The findings of this study contribute to the academic discourse on cybersecurity resilience and by understanding the comparative strengths and weaknesses of cybersecurity resilience approaches, decision-makers can formulate evidence-based strategies to mitigate cyber risks and foster greater resilience in the face of evolving cyber threats.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:lnu-130106 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Idengren, Pauline |
| Publisher | Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS) |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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