A Proactive Approach to Detecting and Reducing Information Security Threats in Billing Systems

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dustin Erhardt ◽  
Justin Zhan
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Proactive Approach

Application of Fractal Methods to Ensure the Cyber-Resilience of Self-Organizing Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-341
Author(s):  
D. V. Ivanov ◽  
D. A. Moskvin
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Self Organizing Networks ◽  
Self Organizing ◽  
Fractal Methods

In the article the approach and methods of ensuring the security of VANET-networks based on automated counteraction to information security threats through self-regulation of the network structure using the theory of fractal graphs is provided.

Information security in the South Australian real estate industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepa Mani ◽  
Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo ◽  
Sameera Mubarak
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
The South ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
Real Estate Sector

Purpose – Opportunities for malicious cyber activities have expanded with the globalisation and advancements in information and communication technology. Such activities will increasingly affect the security of businesses with online presence and/or connected to the internet. Although the real estate sector is a potential attack vector for and target of malicious cyber activities, it is an understudied industry. This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the information security threats, awareness, and risk management standards currently employed by the real estate sector in South Australia. Design/methodology/approach – The current study comprises both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, which include 20 survey questionnaires and 20 face-to-face interviews conducted in South Australia. Findings – There is a lack of understanding about the true magnitude of malicious cyber activities and its impact on the real estate sector, as illustrated in the findings of 40 real estate organisations in South Australia. The findings and the escalating complexities of the online environment underscore the need for regular ongoing training programs for basic online security (including new cybercrime trends) and the promotion of a culture of information security (e.g. when using smart mobile devices to store and access sensitive data) among staff. Such initiatives will enable staff employed in the (South Australian) real estate sector to maintain the current knowledge of the latest cybercrime activities and the best cyber security protection measures available. Originality/value – This is the first academic study focusing on the real estate organisations in South Australia. The findings will contribute to the evidence on the information security threats faced by the sector as well as in develop sector-specific information security risk management guidelines.

A Composite Framework for Behavioral Compliance with Information Security Policies

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Aurigemma
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Composite Model ◽  
Security Policies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Behavioral Compliance ◽  
Weakest Link ◽  
Organizational Information

To combat potential security threats, organizations rely upon information security policies to guide employee actions. Unfortunately, employee violations of such policies are common and costly enough that users are often considered the weakest link in information security. This paper presents a composite theoretical framework for understanding employee behavioral compliance with organizational information security policies. Building off of the theory of planned behavior, a composite model is presented that incorporates the strengths of previous studies while minimizing theoretical gaps present in other behavioral compliance models. In building the framework, related operational constructs are examined and normalized to allow better comparison of past studies and help focus future research efforts.

Emerging Markets and Digital Economy

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali M. Al-Khouri
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Identity Management ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government

This article provides an overview of the literature surrounding emerging markets and the global paradigm shift taking place towards the development of digital economies. It provides a review of recent practices in the government sector. The article promotes the concept of developing a government based identity management infrastructure to support the progress en route for building the digital economy. In light of increasing information security threats in today’s interconnected world, the article emphasizes that only through identification and authentication capabilities, emerging markets can maintain sustainability.

scholarly journals AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATION-EFFICIENCYSOFTWARE MEANS OF IN-FORMATION PROTECTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Алексей Горлов ◽  
Aleksey Gorlov ◽  
Михаил Рытов ◽  
Mikhail Rytov ◽  
Дмитрий Лысов ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Automated System ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Information Protection ◽  
Technical Documentation ◽  
Confidential Information ◽  
Hardware System ◽  
Material Costs ◽  
Software And Hardware

This article discusses the process of automating the assessment of the effectiveness of software and hardware information protection by creating an automated system. The main functions of the proposed system are: conducting an audit of information security, forming a model of information security threats, forming recommendations for creating a software and hardware system for protecting information, and creating organizational-technical documentation. The developed automated system for evaluating the effectiveness of software and hardware protection of information allows in an automated way to build a model of information security threats, to form organizational and technical documentation governing the protection of confidential information, and also to make recommendations for improving the software and hardware system for protecting information. The use of this system will significantly reduce the time and material costs of auditing information security and developing additional measures to protect information.

Systematization of industrial control systems information security threats

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Kuznetsova ◽  
Konstantin Sakharov ◽  
Igor Salov ◽  
Vladislav Kemkin ◽  
Boris Doroshenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Industrial Control ◽  
Industrial Control Systems

Social engineering as a threat to personal financial security

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-166
Author(s):  
Andrei L. LOMAKIN ◽  
Evgenii Yu. KHRUSTALEV ◽  
Gleb A. KOSTYURIN
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Training System ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Security Threat ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
The Government

Subject. As the socio-economic relationships are getting digitalized so quickly, the society faces more and more instances of cybercrime. To effectively prevent arising threats to personal information security, it is necessary to know key social engineering methods and security activities to mitigate consequences of emerging threats. Objectives. We herein analyze and detect arising information security threats associated with social engineering. We set forth basic guidelines for preventing threats and improving the personal security from social engineering approaches. Methods. The study relies upon methods of systems analysis, synthesis, analogy and generalization. Results. We determined the most frequent instances associated with social engineering, which cause personal information security threats and possible implications. The article outlines guidelines for improving the persona; security from social engineering approaches as an information security threat. Conclusions and Relevance. To make information security threats associated with social engineering less probable, there should be a comprehensive approach implying two strategies. First, the information security protection should be technologically improved, fitted with various data protection, antivirus, anti-fishing software. Second, people should be more aware of information security issues. Raising the public awareness, the government, heads of various departments, top executives of public and private organizations should set an integrated training system for people, civil servants, employees to proliferate the knowledge of information security basics.

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