The strategy of international and regional organizations in facing cyber attacks

Subject Areas : Legal Studies of Cyberspace

Tajmohammad Sadeghi ^{1 *} , Leila raisi ² , Alireza Ansari mahyari ³

1 - Islamic Azad University, Najaf branch
2 - Associate Professor, Department of Law, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
3 - Assistant Professor of International Law, Faculty of Law, Theology and Islamic Studies, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch. Isfahan-Iran

Received: 2023-09-04 Accepted : 2024-06-13 Published : 2024-12-22

Keywords: Cyber ​​attacks, regional organizations, international organizations, cyber wars,

Abstract :

Cyber space is a space similar to other competitive areas such as sea, land, air, but with this difference, that this environment is man-made and intangible. With its expansion, it has challenged human life and threatens global and regional security. In this context, the reaction of international and regional organizations is significant and they have been able to take steps to reduce and minimize the resulting damages. Therefore, this article examines the role of international and regional organizations in facing cyber-attacks using descriptive-analytical method. Since governments are increasingly focused on unilateral policies and initiatives to deal with cyber threats, international and regional organizations should play an active role in shaping cooperation among members in the form of approaches focused on international and regional cooperation. To play a role in the field of cyber security and prevention of cyber threats and the development of the global cyber security system. The findings and results of the research show that international and regional organizations such as the United Nations, the International Telecommunication Organization, NATO, the European Union, Shanghai, ASEAN, ECOWAS, the Organization of American States and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe have taken measures in They have reduced the damages caused by cybercrimes and countered cyber-attacks, including increasing knowledge and establishing cyber laws, regional cooperation, sharing information, strengthening infrastructure and building trust