Kristen Csenkey‘s dissertation defence.
Abstract
The study of cyber and technology has become an important aspect of the study of governance. The development of new and potentially disruptive technologies is frequently positioned as a challenge to global governance and to cybersecurity. However, these framings embed assumptions about the inherent nature of threats, involved actors, and objects as part of governance. There is existing research on cybersecurity and governance, but this scholarship is dispersed across multiple disciplines, lacks common definitions, and nuanced frameworks. This research study explores the dynamic relationships between humans, technology, and cyber with the goal of developing a framework for cybersecurity governance. I introduce a new interpretation of Ursula M. Franklin’s work and concepts, especially the bitsphere, her house and cake models, and realities. I develop this interpretation based on narrative reviews and thematic analysis methods, including interviews with elite actors involved in governance, towards the formulation of a Franklinian framework for global cybersecurity governance. In doing so, I connect cyber and technology to prescriptive management practises, mindsets, and systems as part of governance. This research and cohesive framework could be employed within the multidisciplinary study of cybersecurity with practical impact in global policy contexts.
Supervisor: Dr. Alistair Edgar
Committee: Dr. Sara Matthews and Dr. Bessma Momani
Internal/external: Dr. Jeremy Hunsinger
External: Dr. Leslie Shade, University of Toronto
Chair: Dr. Kathleen Clarke
There are limited spaces available to attend the virtual defence. Email events@balsillieschool.ca if you would like to attend.
