Users' Perception of Cultural Security in Cyberspace (Cyberspace Creates or Destroys Security)

The aim of this study was to explain users' perceptions of cultural security in cyberspace. For this purpose, 38 managers, specialists and professors of communication, media, cyberspace and culture were selected using theoretical purposive sampling and studied by qualitative content analysis. The data collection tool in this study was an in-depth semi-structured interview. Findings include 21 themes: the impact of cultural security on multifaceted cultural infrastructures; Interaction of economic security with cultural security, Cultural diversity in cyberspace, introduction of sustainable landscape, Global dimensions of cultural security, Purposeful reflection of the concept of cultural security, Strengthening and enriching cultural heritage in cyberspace, Preservation and promotion of Islamic culture, revival of customs and traditions, Introducing local and indigenous literature, strengthening artistic motivations, Explain cultural values and norms, Acquisition of new knowledge, Perceptions and behaviors of users and the harms and threats of cyberspace were in the field of cultural security. The findings showed that what and how cultural security in cyberspace is influenced by economic, political, social and international approaches, as well as the performance and perception of users of cyberspace