A Systematic Review of the Term Cyber in European Union Member States’ Security Strategies

In recent years, cybersecurity has gained considerable importance, becoming one of the most significant national security challenges that transcends the physical borders of states. It requires an integrated approach at international level to ensure effective protection of society's information, values and interests in the digital age. The dynamic interaction between technological advancement and the potential for exploitation of vulnerabilities has created a problematic security environment marked by precarious stability. Given the continuing uncertainty related to the magnitude and celerity of socio-technological change, as well as the gradual increase in the use of disruptive cyber tools, managing cyber security remains a highly complex challenge in contemporary political governance. This work presents an analysis of the national security strategies of 21 EU Member States from the perspective of the term cyber, plus other terms derived from it, such as: cyber security, cyber threats, cyber attacks, cyberspace, cyber defense and cyber crime. The application of statistical methodologies clarified the utilization of derivative terms and accentuates their significance in the context of national security. More than that, the results of the analysis are validated through the systematic review of several works in the field.