The Legal Framework for Cybersecurity in the Russian Federation

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of domestic sources of law in the field of cybersecurity. Based on a generalization of sources in the field of international law, criminal legislation of foreign states and provisions developed in the Russian legal doctrine, the author concludes that it is impossible to effectively combat cybercrime when using the tools of a single state. The need for international cooperation in the designated area is a red line in all program and regulatory documents of the industry. Purpose of the article: The purpose of the article is to analyze international legal norms, current domestic legislation for the possibility of improving the criminal law mechanism for countering manifestations of "harassment" in Russian society. Methodology and methods: in this study, the author makes extensive use of methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, as well as the method of interpreting legal norms. Conclusions: as a result of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that it is necessary to ensure the global security of cyberspace by improving the legislation of the Russian Federation and effective international cooperation. In this article, the author presents the genesis of the normative consolidation of the mechanism for countering cyber threats, analyzes the mutual influence of sources of international and state law, considers the main provisions of program and conceptual documents that indicate the essence of Russia's legislative initiatives in the relevant area. The author concludes that taking into account international experience in this issue will contribute to the effectiveness of the reforms. Scope of the results: the material of the article is addressed to students of higher educational institutions, as well as graduate students conducting scientific research in the framework of research. In addition, the conclusions of this article can be used by teachers of law schools as a scientific and methodological material.