Crowdsourcing – lehetőségek és korlátok nemzetbiztonsági szemmel

Aim: In the contemporary context of a constantly evolving security environment, the accelerating impact of technological advances and global interconnectivity, innovative solutions that can enhance security by engaging members of society are becoming increasingly valuable. Solutions based on the crowdsourcing model are one such example. These solutions can be effective in specific areas of security-related activities by mobilising diverse groups within society and leveraging community collaboration. The method is not a recent innovation; however, the possibilities of cyberspace have brought to the fore the accessibility of members of society and the related research directions. The advantages of this method include such benefits as speed, cost-effectiveness and the broadening of human resources. However, challenges such as data security, data authenticity and data manipulation must also be considered. The aim of this paper is to draw attention to the security-related applicability of the crowdsourcing model, to highlight the specific aspects of the crowdsourcing model for security purposes, and to emphasise the importance of further research on the topic. Methodology: For the research methodology of the study, the authors have chosen to analyse the international literature, after examining the general literature on the subject, moving on to examine security and national security-oriented application examples and aspects. The aim was not only to present case studies, but also to explore the advantages and disadvantages of crowdsourcing and the solutions proposed to address them. Findings: A review of international examples and literature reveals that crowdsourcing solutions are gradually gaining ground in security thinking. It is already present in our daily lives in a number of areas, including cybersecurity, information gathering related to security incidents, and the channelling of specific expertise and capacities. However, alongside the advantages (human resources, cost-effectiveness, speed) that are clearly identifiable, there are also a number of drawbacks and limitations (the (data) security of the participants, or even the authenticity, manipulability and contamination of the data) and factors that make the application of the method more difficult, which makes the scientific study of the subject even more complex. Value: In the Hungarian-language literature on security issues, there is a scarcity of resources on the method. With this study, the authors aim to bring the topic to the fore and to promote further scientific reflection and professional discourse on the subject.