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SCHETTINI, CLAUDIA

etd-01082024-171325

CYBERSECURITY IN THE AGE OF POSTHUMANISM: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY, POWER, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

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Istituto di Diritto, Politica e Sviluppo - PHD IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND GLOBAL POLITICS: LEGAL, PHILOSOPHICAL, AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES

relatore Prof.ssa HENRY, BARBARA
Membro Prof. HOBDEN, STEPHEN
Membro Dott. CARNEVALE, ANTONIO

• ANT
• cybersecurity
• International Relations
• IOT's
• material agency
• posthumanism
• tech-abuse

22/07/2024;

completa

My doctoral thesis aims to investigate the complex interplay between Cybersecurity, post-anthropocentrism, and (Posthuman) International Relations. My research is intended to explore the complex nature of cybersecurity in the modern era, which is influenced not only by the complexities of technological systems but also by the intricate relationships between human and non-human actors. It seeks to reimagine cybersecurity within a posthuman framework, recognizing the role of non-human entities in shaping security dynamics in the digital age. This perspective calls for a significant shift in the traditional approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing the interconnected relationships among human actors, non-human elements, and the material conditions that define our digital vulnerabilities and defenses. In order to analyse the emergent cyber risks ensuing from the widespread interconnectivity of technological devices, I have selected as a case study the phenomenon of technology-facilitated abuses, often termed as 'tech-abuses', particularly within the context of the Internet of Things (IoT). This phenomenon is especially pertinent, as it resonates with the broader themes of power dynamics and hierarchical structures that are deeply ingrained in the discourse on cybersecurity. Notably, tech-abuses within the IoT context have been observed to have a disproportionately adverse impact on women, making it a critical area of study. This case study not only underscores the multifaceted nature of cybersecurity challenges but also highlights the social implications and gender-specific vulnerabilities within the digital landscape. Bringing the topic of tech-abuses into the field of International Relations (IR), the thesis aims to critically analyze the Securitization Approach as conceptualized by the Copenhagen School, focusing on its potential shortcomings in providing a holistic and inclusive understanding of cybersecurity. This analysis will introduce an alternative perspective by leveraging the theoretical framework of Critical Security Studies. The integration of Posthumanism with Critical Security Studies is intended to facilitate a thorough exploration of Posthuman Security Studies, assessing its potential in analyzing cybersecurity. It is noteworthy that Posthuman Security Studies is an emergent, not yet fully established field of study, making this interdisciplinary approach a novel and promising path for inquiry and discussion.

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