Cybersecurity vulnerability mitigation framework through empirical paradigm: Enhanced prioritized gap analysis

Gourisetti, Sri Nikhil Gupta; Mylrea, Michael; Patangia, Hirak

doi:10.1016/j.future.2019.12.018

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“…The need for organization and policy rules to be electronically processable while at the same time humanly understandable [109]. In addition, from a policy perspective, there should be constant cybersecurity vulnerability assessment frameworks [110] to reach a cybersecurity maturity while considering the existence of different requirements in the context of various applications [111] and the requirements of other blockchain transactions, such as digital contract [73]. The last set of issues concerning policies discussed aspects such as the trust factor that requires constant assessment when dealing with or implementing blockchain in a specific project [78] or when the critical decision of the technology is based on set protocols [89].…”

Section: Policymentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Review of Smart Contract Blockchain Based on Multi-Criteria Analysis: Challenges and Motivations

Alshahrani¹,

Kiah²,

B.³

et al. 2023

Computers, Materials &Amp; Continua

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A smart contract is a digital program of transaction protocol (rules of contract) based on the consensus architecture of blockchain. Smart contracts with Blockchain are modern technologies that have gained enormous attention in scientific and practical applications. A smart contract is the central aspect of a blockchain that facilitates blockchain as a platform outside the cryptocurrency spectrum. The development of blockchain technology, with a focus on smart contracts, has advanced significantly in recent years. However, research on the smart contract idea has weaknesses in the implementation sectors based on a decentralized network that shares an identical state. This paper extensively reviews smart contracts based on multi-criteria analysis, challenges and motivations. Therefore, implementing blockchain in multicriteria research is required to increase the efficiency of interaction between users via supporting information exchange with high trust. Implementing blockchain in the multi-criteria analysis is necessary to increase the efficiency of interaction between users via supporting information exchange and with high confidence, detecting malfunctioning, helping users with performance issues, reaching a consensus, deploying distributed solutions and allocating plans, tasks and joint missions. The smart contract with decision-making performance, planning and execution improves the implementation based on efficiency, sustainability and management. Furthermore, the uncertainty and supply chain performance lead to improved users' confidence in offering new solutions in exchange for problems in smart contacts. Evaluation includes code analysis and performance, while development performance can be under development.

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Section: Policymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Previous research has demonstrated the diversity of blockchain applications and the complexity attributed to the variations of techniques [81,115]. Moreover, blockchain plays a vital role in applications [111,116]. However, the generalization of blockchain is impossible and limits its applications and adherence to various standards [106].…”

Section: Policymentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Smart Contract Blockchain Based on Multi-Criteria Analysis: Challenges and Motivations

Alshahrani¹,

Kiah²,

B.³

et al. 2023

Computers, Materials &Amp; Continua

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“…This has resulted in cyber threats becoming an ever-present reality (Syed 2020 ). Existing defensive mechanisms have proved inadequate to address them and incidents of hacking have dominated the news media (Gourisetti et al 2020 ). The methods employed include ransomware, malware, spam emails, and malicious domains (Khan et al 2020 ).…”

Section: Related Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities experienced by small-scale African migrant traders in Southern Africa

Kariuki

Ofusori

Subramaniam

2023

Secur J

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Cybersecurity threats have increased as the world becomes increasingly interconnected. Whilst the use of technology to facilitate commercial activities is now common practice, there is a need to limit exposure to these threats so that traders can transact safely. This study aimed to identify and analyse common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats experienced by small-scale African migrant traders in Southern Africa. A qualitative approach was employed and semi-structured and key informant interviews were conducted to gather the primary data, with secondary data sourced from the relevant literature. The study found that the majority of the small-scale traders experienced hacking while using their mobile devices for transacting. Moreover, most reported a lack of knowledge of cybersecurity and were therefore vulnerable to further threats. It is recommended that small-scale traders be capacitated with relevant technical information to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity risks that can negatively affect their commercial activities. There is also a need for further research to identify mitigation techniques and infrastructure to protect small-scale traders.

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“…The opposite also applies. [20,59,60] The above-mentioned challenges of implementing water-related and other critical infrastructure cybersecurity safeguards are mostly at an organisational level [61]. However, government policy and legislation and international cooperation on fighting cybercrime can help deter the would-be attackers in various ways.…”

Section: International Water-specific Cybersecurity Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cybersecurity Policy and the Legislative Context of the Water and Wastewater Sector in South Africa

Malatji

Solms

2020

Sustainability

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The water and wastewater sector is an important lifeline upon which other economic sectors depend. Securing the sector’s critical infrastructure is therefore important for any country’s economy. Like many other nations, South Africa has an overarching national cybersecurity strategy aimed at addressing cyber terrorism, cybercriminal activities, cyber vandalism, and cyber sabotage. The aim of this study is to contextualise the water and wastewater sector’s cybersecurity responsibilities within the national cybersecurity legislative and policy environment. This is achieved by conducting a detailed analysis of the international, national and sector cybersecurity stakeholders; legislation and policies; and challenges pertaining to the protection of the water and wastewater sector. The study found some concerning challenges and improvement gaps regarding the complex manner in which the national government is implementing the cybersecurity strategy. The study also found that, along with the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (the national cybersecurity strategy of South Africa), the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, and other supporting legislation and policies make provision for the water and wastewater sector’s computer security incidents response team to be established without the need to propose any new laws or amend existing ones. This is conducive for the immediate development of the sector-specific cybersecurity governance framework and resilience strategy to protect the water and wastewater assets.

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Cybersecurity vulnerability mitigation framework through empirical paradigm: Enhanced prioritized gap analysis

Cited by 28 publications

References 38 publications

A Review of Smart Contract Blockchain Based on Multi-Criteria Analysis: Challenges and Motivations

A Review of Smart Contract Blockchain Based on Multi-Criteria Analysis: Challenges and Motivations

Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities experienced by small-scale African migrant traders in Southern Africa

Cybersecurity Policy and the Legislative Context of the Water and Wastewater Sector in South Africa

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