NEW SEARCH FOR CYBERSECURITY IN THE LIGHT OF BLOCKCHAIN'S LITERATURE EXPANSION

Abstract

This study examines the nexus between blockchain technology and states' security policies in light of the bibliometric analysis of Web of Science data and official documents. The data reveals that China pioneers publications on blockchain technology, which amounts to 30% of the works. The U.S.A. follows China with 19%. The rising attention to blockchain technology is reflected in the states' policies. Great powers regarded blockchain technology as a factor that can give the upper hand in the power competition. Thus, this study focuses on the American, Chinese and Russian policies on the utility of blockchain. Based on the political discourses, official documents, academic reports, and articles, it is aimed to be analyzed the new security dimensions appearing with the rise of blockchain. The U.S. policy on the blockchain is mainly shaped by the use of terror groups for fundraising, decreasing military logistics costs, and reinforcing its place in the international system. China's policies aim to improve the digital central banking system, surveillance, and innovate its military. Concerns over cyber security mold Russian researches and policies regarding blockchain.

Keywords

• Cybersecurity, Blockchain System, Data Mining, Intelligence Units, Cryptocurrency

BLOK ZİNCİRİNİN (BLOCKCHAIN) LİTERATÜR BÜYÜMESİ IŞIĞINDA YENİ SİBER GÜVENLİK ARAYIŞLARI

Abstract

Bu çalışma, blockchain teknolojisi ve devletlerin güvenlik politikaları arasındaki ilişkiyi Web of Science verilerinin bibliometrik analizi ışığında incelemektedir. Verilere göre Çin, blockchain üzrine yapılan çalışmaların %30'unu üreterek başı çekmiştir. ABD, Çini %19 ile izlemektedir. Blockchain teknolojisine artan ilgi, devletlerin güvenlik politikalarına da yansımaktadır. Büyük güçler blockchain teknolojisini aralarındaki rekabette üstünlük sağlayacak unsur olarak kabul etmektedirler. Nitekim, bu çalışma, blokchain kullanımına ilişkin Amerikan, Çin ve Rus politikalarına odaklanmaktadır. Politik söylemlere, resmi belgeler, akademik rapor ve makalelere dayanarak blockchainin yükselişiyle ortaya çıkan yeni güvenlik boyutları analiz etmeye çalışılmaktadır. ABD'nin blockchain politikası, temel olarak terör gruplarını bağış toplama kampanyaları, askeri lojistik maliyetlerini düşürmek ve uluslararası sistemdeki başat pozisyonunu güçlendirme üzerine şekillenmektedir. Çin'in politikaları, dijital merkez bankacılığı sistemini kurmaya, gözetleme ve ordusunu yenilemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Rusya ise siber güvenlik konusundaki endişeleri blockchain üzerine araştırma ve politikalarını şekillendiriyor.

Keywords

• Siber Güvenlik
• Blockchain Sistemi
• Veri Madenciliği
• İstihbarat Birimleri
• Kripto Para.

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