Mobile Devices

Mobile devices are becoming a method to provide an efficient and convenient way to access, find and share information; however, the availability of this information has caused an increase in cyber attacks. Currently, cyber threats range from Trojans and viruses to botnets and toolkits. Presently, 96% of mobile devices do not have pre-installed security software while approximately 65% of the vulnerabilities are found within the application layer. This lack in security and policy driven systems is an opportunity for malicious cyber attackers to hack into the various popular devices. Traditional security software found in desktop computing platforms, such as firewalls, antivirus, and encryption, is widely used by the general public in mobile devices. Moreover, mobile devices are even more vulnerable than personal desktop computers because more people are using mobile devices to do personal tasks. This review attempts to display the importance of developing a national security policy created for mobile devices in order to protect sensitive and confidential data.

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National Security Policy and Strategy and Cyber Security Risks

Advances in Digital Crime, Forensics, and Cyber Terrorism - Handbook of Research on Civil Society and National Security in the Era of Cyber Warfare ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8793-6.ch002 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 22-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Olivera Injac ◽

Ramo Šendelj

Keyword(s):

National Security ◽

Cyber Security ◽

Security Policy ◽

National Policy ◽

Internet Security ◽

Cyber Attacks ◽

National Security Policy ◽

Security Risks ◽

Cyber Threats ◽

Policy And Strategy

This chapter gives explanation on theoretical framework of the national security policy and strategy. Moreover, it analyzes selected countries approaches to cyber security in national policy and how countries build their capacities to face with risks, and address objectives in some cyber security policies. Also, in this chapter are described different sorts and sources of cyber threats, techniques of cyber attacks and frequently used tools (software and hardware) by cyber attackers. In addition, according with Symantec's and Kaspersky's annual report about Internet security threats for 2014, were analyzed the most important cyber threats and attacks during 2013. Furthermore, the chapter shows organization structure of cyber security system of Montenegro, statistical analysis of users activities in cyber space and cyber incidents that happened in Montenegro during 2014.

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2021-22 Innovative Technologies to Prevent IP Cyber Attacks

10.54216/jcim.080205 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 84-94

Author(s):

Mohammed. I. Alghamdi ◽

Keyword(s):

Intellectual Property ◽

National Security ◽

Cyber Security ◽

Security Policy ◽

Secondary Data ◽

The United States ◽

Cyber Attacks ◽

Innovative Technologies ◽

Government Organizations ◽

Cyber Threats

The cyber security risks on Intellectual Property (IP) have unfortunately become the center of media attention quite recently. The cyber domain has risen to the front position of national security policy in the United States. This growth has created room for developing a lot of innovative technologies to prevent IP cyber-attacks. Usually, cyber-attacks target private data. But cyber-attacks have recently expanded their threat level to intellectual property. These threats affect companies, people, and even national security. Cyber threats to IP will be victimized by globalization. Hence, this article is aimed to explore existing innovative technologies used to prevent IP cyber-attacks and their future scope. To find out the existing technologies used in the prevention of cyber-attacks, secondary data will be used from recent reports by various public and government organizations, research papers, and news portals, and other relevant sources. Since cyber threats are increasing, a comprehensive, multinational strategy is needed for making better cyber security infrastructure. This strategy would improve international relations, protect international supply chains, innovation, and reduce financial losses.

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National Security Policy and Strategy and Cyber Security Risks

Identity Theft ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0808-3.ch006 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 100-128

Author(s):

Olivera Injac ◽

Ramo Šendelj

Keyword(s):

National Security ◽

Cyber Security ◽

Security Policy ◽

National Policy ◽

Internet Security ◽

Cyber Attacks ◽

National Security Policy ◽

Security Risks ◽

Cyber Threats ◽

Policy And Strategy

This chapter gives explanation on theoretical framework of the national security policy and strategy. Moreover, it analyzes selected countries approaches to cyber security in national policy and how countries build their capacities to face with risks, and address objectives in some cyber security policies. Also, in this chapter are described different sorts and sources of cyber threats, techniques of cyber attacks and frequently used tools (software and hardware) by cyber attackers. In addition, according with Symantec's and Kaspersky's annual report about Internet security threats for 2014, were analyzed the most important cyber threats and attacks during 2013. Furthermore, the chapter shows organization structure of cyber security system of Montenegro, statistical analysis of users activities in cyber space and cyber incidents that happened in Montenegro during 2014.

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Estonia after the 2007 Cyber Attacks

International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism ◽

10.4018/ijcwt.2011010103 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 24-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Christian Czosseck ◽

Rain Ottis ◽

Anna-Maria Talihärm

Keyword(s):

National Security ◽

Cyber Security ◽

Security Policy ◽

Legal Framework ◽

Cyber Attacks ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Comprehensive Overview ◽

Nation States ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Developed Nations

At the time of the state-wide cyber attacks in 2007, Estonia was one of the most developed nations in Europe regarding the ubiquitous use of information and communication technology (ICT) in all aspects of society. Relaying on the Internet for conducting a range of business transactions is common practice. But naturally, the more a society depends on ICT, the more it becomes vulnerable to cyber attacks. Unlike other research on the Estonian incident, this paper does not focus on the analysis of the events themselves. Instead, the authors examine Estonia’s cyber security policy and subsequent changes made in response to the cyber attacks. As such, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the strategic, legal, and organisational changes based on lessons learned by Estonia after the 2007 cyber attacks. The analysis is based on a review of national security governing strategies, changes in the Estonia’s legal framework, and organisations with direct impact on cyber security. The paper discusses six important lessons learned and manifested in actual changes: each followed by a set of cyber security policy recommendations appealing to national security analysts as well as nation states developing their own cyber security strategy.

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