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Why International Governance is important in securing the IoT Industry ?

IoT security is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects various aspects of society. Under the circumstances of geopolitical rivalry, IoT security issues are not only technical problems, but also strategic and political ones. Therefore, the security and reliability of IoT devices and systems are not only important for protecting the data and privacy of […]

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How new media is changing political life

Manuel Castells, the prominent Spanish sociologist predicted early on when new media (such as Facebook) had not come into being that the Internet marked a revolutionary breakthrough in bureaucracy as the main mode of management in human history.   In less than ten years, the new media composed of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, […]

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Sony Hack Provides an Opportunity to Resume China-U.S. Cyber Dialogue

The Sony hack provides an opportunity for Chinese and American decision makers to rethink their cyber policies and bilateral cyber cooperation strategy. Cyber-attacks are a new threat from a new domain, which cannot be resolved through traditional methods. Is the Sony hack a cyber-attack, cyber terrorism, or even a cyber-war? Cyber experts differ on their […]

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Sino-US Cyber Controversy

Since the end of 2012, the U.S. has been toning up its criticism of China’s alleged cyber-espionage, making cybersecurity a hot-spot issue in the bilateral relationship in the political leaders’ meetings and diplomatic talks, as well as a contentious topic in academic debates. The authors believe that besides differences in cyber capabilities, interests, and conception, other factors account for Sino-US cyber controversy.

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Who Lied About Chinese Hackers?

On February 19,cyber security firm Mandiant was the front-page news around the world, a shocking report by this U.S. Company alleged Chinese military cyber espionage troops conducted hacking activities to steal commercial secrets with government support. The most impressive part of the report was its claim that a 12-story building on Datong Road, in the […]

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