Cyber Security:An Emerging Item on the Global Agenda

With rapid development of information and network technologies,cyber space has posed new security challenges to nation-states,e.g.cyber-crime,cyber terrorism,hacking,cyber warfare,etc.Since Iran’s nuclear program was crippled by Stuxnet malware through cyber-attack in 2010,Cyber security has become a top concern on governmental and international agendas.Both the U.S.and Europe have formulated and strengthened their national cyber security strategies to protect critical facilities and infrastructures,while some international organizations have also enhanced cyber security cooperation among their members.As a common threat to all countries,Cyber security can only be guaranteed through global cooperation and global initiatives.However,global cyber governance has a long way to go before international laws can be established.