O paradoxo de Janus: a tensão fixos e fluxos no ciberespaço

Abstract

This academic essay analyzes the challenges of security in cyberspace in a context of deterritorialization and fragmentation of cybersecurity norms. The paradox of the God Janus, from Roman mythology, is approached as a central metaphor for understanding the tension between fixed and flux in cyberspace, exploring the sovereign challenges of National States in the face of the implications of the liquid modernity of the Polish philosopher Zygmunt Bauman and the fluidity of borders digital.The study examines key regulatory frameworks, such as the Marco Civil da Internet, the LGPD, and the Budapest Convention, highlighting their limitations in the face of Big Techs' actions and the complexity of cyber threats. The critical analysis highlights the need for more cooperative and adaptable cyber governance, suggesting the strengthening of digital sovereignty through innovative public policies and international harmonization of regulations. The essay concludes that cooperation among states and regulation of digital platforms are essential to protect critical infrastructures and safeguard citizens' rights in the digital environment.