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How To Think Clearly About Cybersecurity v2

2026-06 

The document discusses the concept of "cybersecurity" and argues that it is an unsuitable model for describing challenges related to information and network security. It notes that the word "cybersecurity" implies a virtual space or domain that functions similarly to the real world, but that this is an inaccurate analogy. Several examples are given to illustrate how aspects like theft work differently in a digital context versus the physical world. The thesis being defended is that the "cybersecurity" model tends to promote misguided strategies, excessive costs, and illiberal policies if not supplemented with other perspectives.
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