In April and May 2007, the Republic of Estonia was the target of a coordinated cyberattack (Aday et al., 2019). The cyberattacks led to the realization that cybersecurity should be seen as a vital...Show moreIn April and May 2007, the Republic of Estonia was the target of a coordinated cyberattack (Aday et al., 2019). The cyberattacks led to the realization that cybersecurity should be seen as a vital security issue (The Estonian Foreign Policy Institute, 2008). This study dives deeper into the cybersecurity governance strategy of the Republic of Estonia concerning the protection of critical infrastructures. Through a qualitative case study design, the research question will be answered. In order to analyze the case study, the theoretical framework provided by Limba et al. (2017) will be used. This study found that the cybersecurity governance strategy of the Republic of Estonia has dramatically improved since 2007. The Republic of Estonia has sincerely matured as a country within the cybersecurity domain.Show less
