CYBERSECURITY WITH A SOCIAL VISION PROTECTING RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Nowadays, cybersecurity goes beyond computers and focuses on safeguarding people’s dignity and individualrights. Since we rely more on digital tools and AI, cybersecurity's social, ethical, and legal sides need to beconsidered with priority. This article addresses how cybersecurity ties in with the dignity of people and cites lawssuch as Law 1273 from 2009 and Law 1581 from 2012 in the context of Colombia. In addition, it analyzes theworldwide effects of the Budapest Treaty and compares them to international efforts like the CCPA in the UnitedStates. The study highlights that AI can assist in cybersecurity and also become a danger, and as a result,recommends strict ethical norms and fair laws for everyone. Lastly, the article outlines various strategies neededto strengthen online security and respect for people’s rights.