The Internet has brought us a wealth of conveniences and everyday tools that we could not live without and more importantly a dependency that we cannot break. In the workplace the Internet has become a part of our day to day lives. We rely on instant communication with our co-workers, friends and colleagues as well as access to a multitude of information at our fingertips. Children from younger...
This is post 6 of 8 in the series “Prevention and Protection Strategies” Intrusion Detection Honeypots: To Lure or Not To Lure Managing Access to Information Resources More on Limiting Damage to Information Assets Post Authentication Methods Usable Security? User Friendly Factors SQL Injection Explained Web Application Database Vulnerabilities to be Aware of In his article on usable...
This is post 5 of 8 in the series “Prevention and Protection Strategies” Intrusion Detection Honeypots: To Lure or Not To Lure Managing Access to Information Resources More on Limiting Damage to Information Assets Post Authentication Methods Usable Security? User Friendly Factors SQL Injection Explained Web Application Database Vulnerabilities to be Aware of A lot of time can be spent...
Lately I’ve been carrying out some work involving the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). There is tons of information about FOIA on the web including on the official foia.gov website, however I decided to summarize the main points of this law in an easy to read / digestible format. This article is broken down into three main parts, a brief intro, the main areas covered in the law, and...
WordPress CMS has been prone to many online threats ever since Matt Mullenweg and the team officially launched it. The content management system is impressive, but you can’t stop hackers from attacking websites powered by WP. Attacks can be prevented by installing a WordPress security plugin. If the internet is the only source of your income, you shouldn’t risk your site. There are a...
This is post 4 of 8 in the series “Prevention and Protection Strategies” Intrusion Detection Honeypots: To Lure or Not To Lure Managing Access to Information Resources More on Limiting Damage to Information Assets Post Authentication Methods Usable Security? User Friendly Factors SQL Injection Explained Web Application Database Vulnerabilities to be Aware of Establishing and enforcing...
This is post 3 of 8 in the series “Prevention and Protection Strategies” Intrusion Detection Honeypots: To Lure or Not To Lure Managing Access to Information Resources More on Limiting Damage to Information Assets Post Authentication Methods Usable Security? User Friendly Factors SQL Injection Explained Web Application Database Vulnerabilities to be Aware of Security breaches caused...
This is post 2 of 8 in the series “Prevention and Protection Strategies” Intrusion Detection Honeypots: To Lure or Not To Lure Managing Access to Information Resources More on Limiting Damage to Information Assets Post Authentication Methods Usable Security? User Friendly Factors SQL Injection Explained Web Application Database Vulnerabilities to be Aware of Honeypots are sometimes...
This is post 1 of 8 in the series “Prevention and Protection Strategies” Intrusion Detection Honeypots: To Lure or Not To Lure Managing Access to Information Resources More on Limiting Damage to Information Assets Post Authentication Methods Usable Security? User Friendly Factors SQL Injection Explained Web Application Database Vulnerabilities to be Aware of Intrusion Detection is the...
This is post 18 of 18 in the series “Human Aspects in Cybersecurity” Challenges Policy Makers face to Counter Cybercrime Cybercrime vs Traditional Crime Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Security Policies Cost and Challenges with E-Government Cultural Values and Moral Legitimacy One audit standard fits all? Mobile Security Will the Mandiant Report Raise Public Awareness? Ethical vs...
This is post 17 of 18 in the series “Human Aspects in Cybersecurity” Challenges Policy Makers face to Counter Cybercrime Cybercrime vs Traditional Crime Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Security Policies Cost and Challenges with E-Government Cultural Values and Moral Legitimacy One audit standard fits all? Mobile Security Will the Mandiant Report Raise Public Awareness? Ethical vs...
This is post 16 of 18 in the series “Human Aspects in Cybersecurity” Challenges Policy Makers face to Counter Cybercrime Cybercrime vs Traditional Crime Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Security Policies Cost and Challenges with E-Government Cultural Values and Moral Legitimacy One audit standard fits all? Mobile Security Will the Mandiant Report Raise Public Awareness? Ethical vs...
This is post 15 of 18 in the series “Human Aspects in Cybersecurity” Challenges Policy Makers face to Counter Cybercrime Cybercrime vs Traditional Crime Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Security Policies Cost and Challenges with E-Government Cultural Values and Moral Legitimacy One audit standard fits all? Mobile Security Will the Mandiant Report Raise Public Awareness? Ethical vs...
This is post 14 of 18 in the series “Human Aspects in Cybersecurity” Challenges Policy Makers face to Counter Cybercrime Cybercrime vs Traditional Crime Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Security Policies Cost and Challenges with E-Government Cultural Values and Moral Legitimacy One audit standard fits all? Mobile Security Will the Mandiant Report Raise Public Awareness? Ethical vs...
This is post 13 of 18 in the series “Human Aspects in Cybersecurity” Challenges Policy Makers face to Counter Cybercrime Cybercrime vs Traditional Crime Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Security Policies Cost and Challenges with E-Government Cultural Values and Moral Legitimacy One audit standard fits all? Mobile Security Will the Mandiant Report Raise Public Awareness? Ethical vs...
(Bidgoli, 2006) describes the statutory approach in the United States as being sectorial in nature “because the laws are drawn along industry lines.” This contrasts other parts of the world, such as the European Union, which has a non-sectorial approach where, for example a comprehensive privacy law applies to all organizations regardless of their industry.
In recent years news stories have highlighted the increasing rate of cybercriminal activity targeting both private organizations and government entities. Cases from mischievous amateur hackers managing to exploit basic vulnerabilities, to more advanced security breaches carried out by expert criminal hackers and cybercrime organizations overseas, have grabbed the attention of the media.
“We are moving into a new era of mobile computing, one that promises greater variety in applications highly improved usability, and speedier networking.” Godwin-Jones (2008). This statement rings true for the past five years where mobile computing has seen a massive explosion in growth.
This is post 12 of 18 in the series “Human Aspects in Cybersecurity” Challenges Policy Makers face to Counter Cybercrime Cybercrime vs Traditional Crime Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Security Policies Cost and Challenges with E-Government Cultural Values and Moral Legitimacy One audit standard fits all? Mobile Security Will the Mandiant Report Raise Public Awareness? Ethical vs...
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