Mapping the landscape of cybersecurity research: a bibliometric analysis

Abstract With the rapid advancement of internet technology and the frequent occurrence of cyberattacks, the importance of cybersecurity continues to expand, making it essential to systematically explore the current state and development trends in this field. This study conducts a visual analysis of international cybersecurity research collected in the Web of Science SSCI Collection using CiteSpace (6.4.R1). The findings indicate a positive development trend in international cybersecurity research, characterized by increasingly significant interdisciplinary features and distinct phases. However, challenges persist in areas such as academic collaboration, journal coverage, and research perspectives. The study suggests that future cybersecurity research will be influenced by more disciplines, further enhancing interdisciplinary integration and achieving breakthroughs in technological innovation, policy formulation, and talent cultivation. The conclusions of this research provide valuable insights for the theoretical and practical advancement of cybersecurity, encouraging innovation and sustained intellectual cooperation within the discipline.