Strategy, Policy, Legislation, Prevention and Enforcement: Components of a Comprehensive Approach in the Fight against Cybercrime and Terrorist Use of the Internet

The dependence of information societies on the availability of Internet service as well as successful attacks against critical information infrastructures has led to an increasing discussion about strategies to respond to terrorist use of the Internet and cybercrime. Very frequently a comprehensive approach is identified as an adequate response. The following article provides an overview about the necessary components of such approach and puts them into context.