The Copenhagen School’s widening security theory in relation to cybersecurity. Applicability and implications
The Copenhagen School’s widening security theory in relation to cybersecurity. Applicability and implications

Summary/Abstract: This paper critically examines the relationship between cybersecurity and Copenhagen School’s widening security theory, withthe aim of assessing the possibility of applying this theoretical framework to the cyber realm. As cybersecurity is a relatively recentaddition to the security discourse, this research explores whether the Copenhagen School’s traditional framework, which was primarilyfocused on securitisation processes in the five main sectors (military, political, economic, environmental, and societal), adequatelyencompasses the unique aspects and dynamics of cyber domain. The research question is: Why the cybersecurity field can’t become aseparate constructivist sector? The study begins with a detailed overview of both cybersecurity landscape and Copenhagen School’sfundamental principles to provide the context for a comparative analysis of the Copenhagen theory and contemporary cybersecurityliterature. In doing so, the research delves into the features of cybersecurity, with a focus on the evolving nature of cyber threats andvulnerabilities. By performing a qualitative analysis of the existing literature, the paper assesses the limitations of integrating these twoconcepts, ultimately concluding that cybersecurity lacks the distinct characteristics required to be considered a separate sector under theCopenhagen School’s framework. The findings contribute to the ongoing discussions regarding the adaptation of traditional securitytheories to address contemporary security challenges in the digital age.

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