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The Threat of Cyber Warfare in the SADC Region: The Case of Zimbabwe

The Threat of Cyber Warfare in the SADC Region: The Case of Zimbabwe

Jeffrey Kurebwa, Kundai Lillian Matenga
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 21
ISBN13: 9781522559276|ISBN10: 1522559272|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781522587439|EISBN13: 9781522559283
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5927-6.ch015
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Kurebwa, Jeffrey, and Kundai Lillian Matenga. "The Threat of Cyber Warfare in the SADC Region: The Case of Zimbabwe." Global Cyber Security Labor Shortage and International Business Risk, edited by Bryan Christiansen and Agnieszka Piekarz, IGI Global, 2019, pp. 381-401. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5927-6.ch015

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Kurebwa, J. & Matenga, K. L. (2019). The Threat of Cyber Warfare in the SADC Region: The Case of Zimbabwe. In B. Christiansen & A. Piekarz (Eds.), Global Cyber Security Labor Shortage and International Business Risk (pp. 381-401). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5927-6.ch015

Chicago

Kurebwa, Jeffrey, and Kundai Lillian Matenga. "The Threat of Cyber Warfare in the SADC Region: The Case of Zimbabwe." In Global Cyber Security Labor Shortage and International Business Risk, edited by Bryan Christiansen and Agnieszka Piekarz, 381-401. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5927-6.ch015

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Abstract

This chapter is based on a study that sought to understand the threats of cyber warfare in Zimbabwe. The effects of cyber warfare, cyber intelligence mechanisms in place, and the status of the harmonization of laws and collaboration of SADC countries in efforts to address cyber threats were also covered. Qualitative research methodology was used to conduct the study. A total of 15 key respondents drawn from information technology experts, academia, top military personnel, and lawyers participated in the study. The study revealed that Zimbabwe was vulnerable to cyber warfare due to increased use of technology and failure to keep up with technological advancements. The study noted that the current legislation does not explicitly address cyber warfare threats but focuses more on cybercrime. The study recommended that Zimbabwe enact effective legislation to curtail cyber warfare in order to enhance cyber security. Investment in cyber security in terms of research and human capital development should also be prioritized.

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