Like the Sea, So Cyberspace: A Brief Exploration of Establishing Norms through a Maritime Lens

Abstract

This article compares the history of establishing maritime laws, norms, customs, and standards of conduct with the rise of cyberspace as an artificial domain akin to a digital sea. A brief history of how humanity established enduring norms and standards at sea is described, followed by a comparative analysis of the world’s physical maritime domain to digital cyberspace. Recommendations are made for contextualizing cyber threats and policy issues within a naval framework. Finally, the authors offer some brief conclusions.

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“…Through the prism of the maritime industry, [4] investigated the development of norms in cyberspace. To conduct international diplomacy on cyberspace norms, the authors proposed creating a Bureau of Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technology under the United States Department of State.…”

“…To conduct international diplomacy on cyberspace norms, the authors proposed creating a Bureau of Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technology under the United States Department of State. Setting standards in the marine sector was cited as useful to learn [4].…”