Some German internet governance solutions from a defence and security perspective overview

Abstract

The study provides an overview of the broadly understood security management powers and activities applied in Germany against threats arising on the Internet. In addition to the thematic regulation on online terrorist content, youth protection, illegal online gambling, social media and disinformation, it also addresses the activities of organizations traditionally considered to be defense and security – police, national security and army – against internet threats, and takes a turn at various organizational and regulatory solutions, approaches and treatment strategies. Finally, by analyzing their theoretical application possibilities, he comes to the conclusion that the challenges of the cyberspace require a high-level and flexible adaptation from a modern state organization, and it is worth handling individual security threats in a differentiated manner, with a wide range of tools ranging from softer approaches to harsher fines and criminal law solutions.