Assessing Privacy Benefits in the Digital Age: A Study of Tor and the Dark Web

Abstract

The onset of the fifth industrial revolution presents significant challenges in the interaction between organizations and people, positioning cybersecurity as a strategic pillar to safeguard infrastructure, data, and collaborators. This study aimed to identify the positive factors that the dark web can contribute to a corporate cybersecurity strategy, focusing on the supervision, monitoring, and evaluation processes. Using a qualitative-exploratory approach, a survey applied to cybersecurity experts was used to gather key perspectives and feedback. The findings revealed the absence of robust policies, processes, and procedures to ensure business continuity, highlighting critical risks associated with the lack of mitigation and contingency plans in the face of potential cyberattacks. In conclusion, the strategic use of tools and approaches derived from the dark web can contribute to strengthening business cybersecurity, provided that clear policies are implemented and aligned with business continuity objectives.