The nation of Tuvalu is proud to be part of the United Nations General Assembly seeking to “examine potential threats to territorial sovereignty and security as a result of Cyber Terrorism, produce effective legislation on the production, stockpiling, and use of biological and chemical weaponry, and discuss the militarization and weaponization of space” (Mahmoudi 2). These issues are important to Tuvalu because we understand that one country affected by any of these actions will cause a global chain-reaction, harming even the smallest of countries.
I. Potential threats to territorial sovereignty and security as a result of Cyber Terrorism
Within the past decade, cyber terrorism has become an increasingly popular method of terrorism used to attack government systems, financial systems, aviation systems, and large public or private corporations. Cyber terrorists are able to cause small and large-scale destruction without fear of being held accountable. The main appeal for cyber terrorists is the ability to instigate fear in the public in order to further their own personal agenda. This form of terrorism is also convenient for those involved because of the relatively easy access to public Internet and computer networks in the modern era.
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Punishments for cyber terrorists should be determined based on the severity of the crime, considering the protocol normally used when handling terrorists. However, we believe that the biggest shift in how governments deal with the issue of cyber terrorism should come from the resources spent on preventative measures. The only way we will be able to combat the source of the problem is by investing in secure networks for government systems and routinely checking the security of sensitive information to prevent leaks and other harmful threats to
I. Potential threats to territorial sovereignty and security as a result of Cyber Terrorism
Within the past decade, cyber terrorism has become an increasingly popular method of terrorism used to attack government systems, financial systems, aviation systems, and large public or private corporations. Cyber terrorists are able to cause small and large-scale destruction without fear of being held accountable. The main appeal for cyber terrorists is the ability to instigate fear in the public in order to further their own personal agenda. This form of terrorism is also convenient for those involved because of the relatively easy access to public Internet and computer networks in the modern era.
Previous cases of …show more content…
Punishments for cyber terrorists should be determined based on the severity of the crime, considering the protocol normally used when handling terrorists. However, we believe that the biggest shift in how governments deal with the issue of cyber terrorism should come from the resources spent on preventative measures. The only way we will be able to combat the source of the problem is by investing in secure networks for government systems and routinely checking the security of sensitive information to prevent leaks and other harmful threats to