Abstract

This paper outlines regional level cooperation efforts of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to counter serious cross-border cyber threats and identifies where gaps might exist, which require further and urgent consideration. It considers whether more might be done to create a comprehensive approach to cyber security in the ASEAN region. Finally, it aims to fill identified gaps by providing several recommendations for possible future development and implementation to create a resilient regional cyber security regime.

About the Author

Caitríona H. Heinl is a Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence for National Security (CENS) at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS). She is responsible for research related to the CENS Homeland Defence Programme, primarily with regard to issues pertaining to cyber security.

She is a UK trained Solicitor (non-practising) and admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in New York. She holds an M.Phil in International Relations from the University of Cambridge.

Prior to joining CENS, Caitríona was the lead researcher responsible for Justice and Home Affairs policy and the Justice Steering Committee at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), Ireland.