Explaining the Strategic Model of Cyber Governance, Based on Political and Social Areas (Case Study: Cyberspace Experts of Tehran

This research seeks to develop a local model for cyber governance that is designed according to the structures, values, and local conditions of Iran. The present research method is a mixed method. In the qualitative part, the study population includes specialists in the field of communications and information technology in Tehran, with whom semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 people and the data were analyzed using data-driven theory. In the quantitative part, a questionnaire was distributed among 393 people and data analysis was performed using SPSS 26 software and a survey method. Qualitative findings showed that the desired model of cyber governance in Iran should be localized and compatible with the cultural and political values of the country. Active participation of domestic institutions, institutional coordination, formulation of appropriate laws, strengthening of infrastructure, attention to cyber diplomacy and dealing with cultural challenges such as public distrust were introduced as key factors in designing this model. Quantitative findings also showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the variables of government policymaking (r=0.68), information transparency (r=0.61), public trust (r=0.73), cyberspace laws (r=0.68) and international cooperation (r=0.72) with the promotion of desirable cyber governance. These results reinforced the qualitative findings.

Keywords: cyberspace, cyber governance, explanation of the strategic model of political and social domains.