Characteristics of cyberspace, cyber terrorism, and the change of cyber security strategy

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-284
Author(s):  
Minwoo Yun ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cyber Security ◽  
Security Strategy ◽  
Cyber Terrorism

The Cyberspace Threats and Cyber Security Objectives in the Cyber Security Strategies

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martti Lehto
Keyword(s):  
Cyber Security ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
The United States ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Cyber Warfare ◽  
Security Strategy ◽  
Cyber Terrorism ◽  
Cyber Espionage

Threats in cyberspace can be classified in many ways. This is evident when you look at cyber security on a multinational level. One of the most common models is a threefold classification based on motivational factors. Most nations use this model as a foundation when creating a strategy to handle cyber security threats as it pertains to them. This paper will use the five level model: cyber activism, cybercrime, cyber espionage, cyber terrorism and cyber warfare. The National Cyber Security Strategy defines articulates the overall aim and objectives of the nation's cyber security policy and sets out the strategic priorities that the national government will pursue to achieve these objectives. The Cyber Security Strategy also describes the key objectives that will be undertaken through a comprehensive body of work across the nation to achieve these strategic priorities. Cyberspace underpins almost every facet of the national functions vital to society and provides critical support for areas like critical infrastructure, economy, public safety, and national security. National governments aim at making a substantial contribution to secure cyberspace and they have different focus areas in the cyber ecosystem. In this context the level of cyber security reached is the sum of all national and international measures taken to protect all activities in the cyber ecosystem. This paper will analyze the cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and cyber weaponry and the cyber security objectives of the Cyber Security Strategies made by Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Hacking humanitarians: Defining the cyber perimeter and developing a cyber security strategy for international humanitarian organizations in digital transformation

2020 ◽  
Vol 102 (913) ◽  
pp. 367-387
Author(s):  
Massimo Marelli
Keyword(s):  
Cyber Security ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
International Committee ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Red Cross ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Security Strategy ◽  
Humanitarian Action ◽  
Humanitarian Organizations

AbstractDigitalization and new technologies have an increasingly important role in today's humanitarian activities. As humanitarian organizations become more active in and reliant on new and digital technologies, they evolve from being simple bystanders to being fully fledged stakeholders in cyberspace, vulnerable to adverse cyber operations that could impact on their capacity to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence.This shift makes it essential for humanitarian organizations to understand and properly map their resulting cyber perimeter. Humanitarian organizations can protect themselves and their activities by devising appropriate cyber strategies for the digital environment. Clearly defining the digital boundaries within which they carry out operations lays the groundwork for humanitarian organizations to develop a strategy to support and protect humanitarian action in the digital environment, channel available resources to where they are most needed, and understand the areas in which their operational dialogue and working modalities need to be adapted for cyberspace.The purpose of this article is to identify the unique problems facing international humanitarian organizations operating in cyberspace and to suggest ways to address them. More specifically, the article identifies the key elements that an international humanitarian organization should consider in developing a cyber security strategy. Throughout, the International Committee of the Red Cross and its specificities are used as an example to illustrate the problems identified and the possible ways to address them.

Wargaming in Cyber Security Education and Awareness Training

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
Andreas HAGGMAN
Keyword(s):  
Cyber Security ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Security Strategy ◽  
Powerful Learning ◽  
Security Training ◽  
Core Concepts ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
The Uk ◽  
High Engagement

This paper introduces readers to core concepts around cyber wargaming. Wargames can be powerful learning tools, but few wargames exist to teach players about cyber security. By way of highlighting possibilities in this space, the author has developed an original educational tabletop wargame based on the UK National Cyber Security Strategy and deployed the game to a variety of organisations to determine its pedagogic efficacy. Overall, it is found that the game was effective in generating high-engagement participation and clear learning opportunities. Furthermore, there are design lessons to be learned from existing games for those seeking to use wargames for cyber security training and education.

WannaCry Ransomware Attack from Romanian Police Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Ion PARASCHIVA
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Security Policies ◽  
Technical Knowledge ◽  
Security Strategy ◽  
High Degree ◽  
General Success

The field of cyber security is evolving at an alert pace and requires constantly updated strategies, and from the IT specialists, extensive knowledge and experience. In addition to the technical knowledge regarding cyber security, IT specialists of the Romanian Police need to understand very well the nature of the activity carried out. It should be made aware that there is no valid general success recipe and that the development of security policies should start from analyzing the particularities of human resources. Once their activity is understood, a dedicated security strategy can be outlined, ensuring a high degree of security for the organization and the information held by it.

Government's Dynamic Approach to Addressing Challenges of Cybersecurity in South Africa

2019 ◽  
pp. 139-156
Author(s):  
Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe
Keyword(s):  
Cyber Security ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Cyber Crime ◽  
Security Strategy ◽  
Dynamic Approach ◽  
Sensitive Data ◽  
Unique Challenge ◽  
The Public ◽  
Cyber Space

Cybersecurity is the practice of making the networks that constitute cyber space secure against intrusions. The aim is to maintain the confidentiality, the availability and integrity of information, by detecting interferences. Traditionally, cybersecurity has focused on preventing intrusions and monitoring ports. The evolving threat landscape, however, calls for a more dynamic approach. It is increasingly clear that total cybersecurity is impossible, unless government develops a cyber-security strategy. The aim of this chapter is to discuss government's dynamic approach to addressing challenges of cybersecurity. The chapter looks at the co-ordination of cyber-security activities so as to have a coordinated approach to cyber-crime. This chapter also highlights the idea of protecting sensitive data for the public good. It is generally accepted that technology has become indispensable in modern society. Government's cybersecurity presents a unique challenge simply because of the volume of threats that agencies working for government face on a daily basis.

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