The Influence of New Media on Cybersecurity and Law Implementation: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

This paper aims to provide an explanation the influence of new media on cybersecurity. Through the Media Dependency Theory lens, researcher can see the use of new media from a media perspective where the media plays a role in this society. This paper describes the influence of new media on cybersecurity and law implementation in Malaysia. The researcher conduct focus group discussion for this paper. Focus group discussion is a qualitative research technique that involves conducting intensive group around 4 groups with six persons each group until get the saturation data. This small number of informants is to explore informants perspectives on a particular idea and situation. Analysis document also use as approach to analyse the law implementation related cybersecurity. The findings of this study identify new media dependency, namely impact of new media and the influence of new media that related to the cybersecurity. In addition, the study highlights about the law implementation in Malaysia. This paper provides a comprehensive critical picture of the growing new media usage literature and information that offers the basis for a comprehensive assessment of new media usage contributions to people in particular and enhances relevant knowledge new media.