Cybercrime and Cyber Resilience: The Challenges of Digital Security in a Connected World

Abstract

Over the past two decades, Morocco has undergone a significant transformation to become the leading technology centre in Africa. The country has recorded the highest growth rate in the Africa-Middle East region in information and communication technologies (ICT). This rapid and successful development reflects the significant progress Morocco has made in the field of technology.

In today's digital environment, companies are faced with the challenge of managing vast amounts of data and information. This situation makes them increasingly unable to manage and exploit it effectively. As a result, they often find themselves adopting solutions that are inefficient, costly and risky. This can lead to problems such as financial losses, poor decision making and increased vulnerability to digital threats.

In addition, cybercrime is a growing threat to businesses, including those in Morocco. Cybercriminals are exploiting the rapid growth of information and communication technologies, in particular the Internet, which has become an essential tool for economic development and social transformation. Cybercrime knows no geographical boundaries, which means that Moroccan businesses must take steps to protect themselves against these threats and ensure their stability.

Many internet users are now aware of the risks of cyber-attacks and their potentially devastating impact on business continuity. However, it is clear that protection-focused security has its limitations. Faced with the growing threat, it is essential to acknowledge that risk has become inevitable. To ensure the cyber resilience of a company, it is imperative to establish and deploy a well-prepared cybersecurity strategy that will ensure the cyber resilience of a specific company.

It is because of this particularity of the subject that we conducted a survey and wrote this article. The aim of this article is to explore the basic concepts of cybercrime and its relationship with cyber-resilience.

The field survey was carried out on a sample of 90 companies from various business sectors and located in different regions of Morocco, with the aim of obtaining a global view of the subject covered in our article. Data was collected using a questionnaire, and analyzed using SPSS software.

Keywords : Cybercrime, information and communication technologies, Moroccan companies, technological transformation, cyber resilience.

JEL Classification : M4, M49

Paper type : Empirical research