Within this approach to Cyber Security, the focus and analysis will be placed on the BAKS (Federal Academy for Security Policy) and their role inside Cyber Security, the interdependencies and moreover how a current topic triggers changes in institutional and organizational aspects of Think Tanks.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Theoretical introduction of the subject: CYBER SECURITY
2.1 Cyber Security: Historical development within policy
2.2 Cyber Security: Institutions and Actors of „domestic security“ in Germany
2.3 Cyber Security: Topic for an European and International Level
2.3.1. Cyber Security: Foreign Policy Issues – Think Tanks
3. Theoretical background of the topic: THINK TANKS
3.1 Definition: Think Tank
3.2 Think Tanks and Cyber Security
3.3 Federal Academy for Security Policy (BAKS)
4. FEDERAL ACADEMY FOR SECURITY POLICY (BAKS)
4.1 Organisation and Self-Image
4.2 Institutional Framework and Public Discourse
4.3 BAKS – Think Tank?
4.4 BAKS within Cyber Security
5. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Core Topics
This paper examines the evolving landscape of cyber security as a critical foreign policy issue, focusing specifically on the institutional role and influence of the Federal Academy for Security Policy (BAKS) within Germany's security architecture.
- The theoretical development of cyber security concepts and their integration into national and international policy.
- The identification and categorization of key actors and institutional bodies involved in German domestic and cyber security.
- The conceptualization of think tanks and their function as intermediaries in complex policy environments.
- An in-depth organizational analysis of the Federal Academy for Security Policy (BAKS).
- The intersection between cyber-related policy shifts and institutional adaptation within state-linked organizations.
Excerpt from the Book
2. Theoretical introduction of the subject: CYBER SECURITY
All digital data consist of 1´s and 0´s.
There are no differences if it is a complex software tool, a simple text file or a video. This is only possible, because the network “Internet” according to Kleinwächter is a “decentralized network of networks”, connected by a joint protocol suite, the Transfer Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (Kleinwächter, 2005: 209).
The Havard Professor Lawrence Lessig used the word “cyber (space)” as a socio - cultural construct. “Cyberspace is not one place. It is many places”. (Lessig, 2006:84). Within the internet it is a place where people (users) can come together and interact with each other. “The internet is the technology, while cyberspace refers to social interactions that form while using this technology.” (Goldsmith and Wu, 2008: 149-155 and Goldsmith, 2003)
This knowledge should be adequate to understand the nature of cyber-attacks and their implications.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: The introduction outlines the growing urgency of cyber security as a complex foreign policy challenge and defines the analytical focus on the role of the BAKS.
2. Theoretical introduction of the subject: CYBER SECURITY: This chapter provides the foundational understanding of cyberspace, historical policy developments, and an overview of relevant institutions in Germany.
3. Theoretical background of the topic: THINK TANKS: This section defines the terminology surrounding think tanks and explores the intersection between these institutions and cyber security issues.
4. FEDERAL ACADEMY FOR SECURITY POLICY (BAKS): The chapter analyzes the structure, self-image, and institutional framework of the BAKS, specifically evaluating its role as a think tank within the cyber security landscape.
5. Conclusion: The conclusion synthesizes the findings, emphasizing the need for a cross-sectoral, network-based approach to managing security in the virtual world.
Keywords
Cyber Security, Foreign Policy, BAKS, Think Tanks, Germany, Information Technology, Institutional Framework, Security Policy, Cybercrime, Cyberspace, Networking, Domestic Security, Policy Analysis, Interdisciplinary, Infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this seminar paper?
The paper explores the institutional dimensions of cyber security in Germany, specifically analyzing how governmental and semi-governmental bodies like the BAKS manage this topic as a foreign policy issue.
What are the primary fields of study involved?
The research intersects political science, international relations, information technology policy, and organizational theory, specifically within the context of think tanks.
What is the main objective of the author?
The goal is to clarify the specific role of the Federal Academy for Security Policy (BAKS) and determine how cyber security challenges influence the structure and networking activities of such institutions.
Which methodology is employed in the work?
The paper utilizes a qualitative analytical approach, combining literature reviews on security concepts with an organizational study of German security institutions and their networking functions.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body covers the historical development of cyber security, the landscape of actors in Germany, the theoretical definition of think tanks, and a detailed organizational profile of the BAKS.
Which keywords characterize the work?
Key terms include Cyber Security, Foreign Policy, BAKS, Think Tanks, Institutional Framework, and Policy Analysis.
How is the BAKS classified in this study?
The author explores whether the BAKS functions as a traditional think tank or rather as a unique networking platform situated between governmental structures and independent advisory bodies.
Why is cyber security considered a foreign policy issue in this paper?
The author argues that because cyber threats are transnational and impact national critical infrastructure, they require a cross-border, cooperative approach that goes beyond domestic security measures.
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- Andrea-Julia Reichl (Autor:in), 2016, Cyber Security and Foreign Policy, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/336862
