What is the main technological factor in the rise of the security state? sociology?

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

The main technological factor in the rise of the security state is the computer.

The computer and new technologies play a key factor in the rise of the security state and the protection of classified information in every country.

In these modern days, information has a high value. Countries, governments, companies, have to protect information because, with the use of technologies and the internet, important data and people's personal data is in the "Cloud" or in many companies' sites. WIth hackers always trying to access information, the computer has become the tool for great communication and work as well as a battle filed for valuable information.