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International Review of Humanities Studies

International Review of Humanities Studies

Abstract

This article examines cyberattacks on government-managed systems from the perspective of social epistemology. The development of information technology, particularly the internet, has changed the way governments operate and interact with the public. However, these changes have also created new vulnerabilities to cyberattacks that can disrupt public services, undermine public trust and threaten national security. Social epistemology, with its focus on how knowledge and beliefs are constructed and disseminated in society, provides a useful analytical framework for understanding these cyberattack dynamics. This article examines how cyberattacks affect the production, distribution and validation of knowledge in the context of governance. By analyzing how different actors, including governments, hackers, and the public, interact and form a shared understanding of threats and cybersecurity, this article aims to provide insights on how to build more effective cybersecurity strategies and improve the resilience of government systems to cyberattacks. In addition, this article will also discuss the philosophical implications of cyberattacks, specifically related to the thoughts of Heidegger, Latour, Clark, and Postman, to understand how technology shapes social and political interactions in the context of cybersecurity. Effective IT governance, which integrates socio-technical understanding, is crucial in mitigating risks and building public trust in the digital age.

Bahasa Abstract

Artikel ini mengkaji serangan siber pada sistem yang dikelola pemerintah melalui perspektif epistemologi sosial. Perkembangan teknologi informasi, khususnya internet, telah mengubah cara pemerintah beroperasi dan berinteraksi dengan publik. Namun, perubahan ini juga menciptakan kerentanan baru terhadap serangan siber yang dapat mengganggu layanan publik, merusak kepercayaan publik, dan mengancam keamanan nasional. Epistemologi sosial, dengan fokusnya pada bagaimana pengetahuan dan kepercayaan dikonstruksi dan disebarluaskan dalam masyarakat, memberikan kerangka analitis yang berguna untuk memahami dinamika serangan siber ini. Artikel ini membahas bagaimana serangan siber memengaruhi produksi, distribusi, dan validasi pengetahuan dalam konteks pemerintahan. Dengan menganalisis bagaimana aktor-aktor yang berbeda, termasuk pemerintah, peretas, dan publik, berinteraksi dan membentuk pemahaman bersama tentang ancaman dan keamanan siber, artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberikan wawasan tentang bagaimana membangun strategi keamanan siber yang lebih efektif dan meningkatkan ketahanan sistem pemerintahan terhadap serangan siber. Selain itu, artikel ini juga akan membahas implikasi filosofis dari serangan siber, khususnya terkait dengan pemikiran Heidegger, Latour, Clark, dan Postman, untuk memahami bagaimana teknologi membentuk interaksi sosial dan politik dalam konteks keamanan siber. IT governance yang efektif, yang mengintegrasikan pemahaman sosio-teknis, menjadi krusial dalam memitigasi risiko dan membangun kepercayaan publik dalam era digital.

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