Cybersecurity in the Era of Digital Transformation: The case of Greece

Μαγλαράς, Λέανδρος; Drivas, George; Chouliaras, Nestoras; Boiten, Eerke Albert; Lambrinoudakis, Costas; Ioannidis, Sotiris

doi:10.1109/itia50152.2020.9312297

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“…Governments have an extensive role in developing and implementing national-level policy. For instance, establishing a national cybersecurity strategy has helped Greece pursue digital transformation [ 90 ]. It should also be considered that while aiming for digital transformation, human factors should also be considered.…”

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Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Challenges for Businesses Resilience: Issues and Recommendations

Saeed,

Altamimi,

Alkayyal

et al. 2023

Sensors

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This systematic literature review explores the digital transformation (DT) and cybersecurity implications for achieving business resilience. DT involves transitioning organizational processes to IT solutions, which can result in significant changes across various aspects of an organization. However, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, blockchain, and cloud computing drive digital transformation worldwide while increasing cybersecurity risks for businesses undergoing this process. This literature survey article highlights the importance of comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity threats during DT implementation to prevent interruptions due to malicious activities or unauthorized access by attackers aiming at sensitive information alteration, destruction, or extortion from users. Cybersecurity is essential to DT as it protects digital assets from cyber threats. We conducted a systematic literature review using the PRISMA methodology in this research. Our literature review found that DT has increased efficiency and productivity but poses new challenges related to cybersecurity risks, such as data breaches and cyber-attacks. We conclude by discussing future vulnerabilities associated with DT implementation and provide recommendations on how organizations can mitigate these risks through effective cybersecurity measures. The paper recommends a staged cybersecurity readiness framework for business organizations to be prepared to pursue digital transformation.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Challenges for Businesses Resilience: Issues and Recommendations

Saeed,

Altamimi,

Alkayyal

et al. 2023

Sensors

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“…[26] Development an establishment of ISMS [27] Awareness measures [28], [29], [30], [31], [32], [33] Lack of skilled workers in public sector and effects [34], [35] Physical Security and Security Assessment [36], [37], [38], [39], [40] Legal framework parameters in cybersecurity domain [41], [42] Maturity models [43], [44] Most papers deal with the safeguarding of the technical components or tackle the analysis of cyber-attacks and pos-sible preventive measures. It is striking that a large number of papers put the staff in the focus and examine how their awareness for cybersecurity can be increased.…”

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Information security management in German local government

Moses¹,

Sandkuhl²,

Kemmerich³

2022

Communication Papers of the 17th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems

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4The growing importance of information security in organizations is undisputed. This is particularly true of local governments, because modern administrative action is no longer conceivable today without electronic communication media and IT procedures. The complexity of information technology, the increasing degree of networking (also with citizens) and the dependence of the administration on ITsupported procedures has led to the fact that the security of information technology and associated processes must be given a higher priority and a corresponding cybersecurity strategy must be substantiated. Existing approaches either fall short or cannot be applied to the context of local government without revision and adaptation. In this article, case studies of implementations of IT security projects in local government are examined. Specific focus is on the differences between information security management system (ISMS) implementations of different hierarchical levels of governmental organizations. The results show current challenges in increasing the resilience of the local government.

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“…Cyber ranges are particularly beneficial for the capacity building of cybersecurity professionals ( Maglaras et al, 2020 ). In addition, cyber ranges are necessary to test and evaluate cybersecurity challenges in applications, tools, and systems.…”

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A novel autonomous container-based platform for cybersecurity training and research

Chouliaras,

Kantzavelou,

Maglaras

et al. 2023

PeerJ Computer Science

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Cyberattacks, particularly those targeting systems that store or handle sensitive data, have become more sophisticated in recent years. To face increasing threats, continuous capacity building and digital skill competence are needed. Cybersecurity hands-on training is essential to upskill cybersecurity professionals. However, the cost of developing and maintaining a cyber range platform is high. Setting up an ideal digital environment for cybersecurity exercises can be challenging and often need to invest a lot of time and system resources in this process. In this article, we present a lightweight cyber range platform that was developed under the open-source cloud platform OpenStack, based on Docker technology using IaC methodology. Combining the advantages of Docker technology, DevOps automation capabilities, and the cloud platform, the proposed cyber range platform achieves the maximization of performance and scalability while reducing costs and resources.

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Cybersecurity in the Era of Digital Transformation: The case of Greece

Cited by 11 publications

References 11 publications

Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Challenges for Businesses Resilience: Issues and Recommendations

Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Challenges for Businesses Resilience: Issues and Recommendations

Information security management in German local government

A novel autonomous container-based platform for cybersecurity training and research

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