Cybersecurity Mission Creep in the US

Cybersecurity in the US is experiencing 'mission creep' where policymakers are redefining various issues as cybersecurity threats, leading to oversimplified solutions and erosion of public trust. This phenomenon, called 'cybersecuritization,' can override countervailing considerations and invite deference to specialists. To address this, it's crucial to analyze and critique cybersecuritization, reclaiming governance choices from the 'trump card' of cybersecurity. This requires a novel framework for understanding and addressing the issue. Ultimately, ignoring cybersecuritization can lead to abdicating responsibility for difficult choices.