Academic Articles & Research Papers

Selfish caching in distributed systems

We analyze replication of resources by server nodes that act selfishly, using a game-theoretic approach. We refer to this as the selfish caching problem. In our model, nodes incur either cost for replicating resources or cost for access to ...

Cybersecurity

CybersecurityNowadays, the Internet is integrated into society both through social interaction and business transactions, so the need for data protection and security has become increasingly important.In addition, not only computers, but al...

Cybersecurity

In today’s hyperconnected world, digital threats lurk in every corner of cyberspace. This comprehensive guide equips you with essential knowledge to identify, mitigate, and counter cyber threats, navigating the increasingly dangerous digita...

Global Cybersecurity: New Directions in Theory and Methods

This thematic issue advocates a range of novel theoretical and methodological directions applicable to cybersecurity studies. Drawing on critical International Relations theory, Science and Technology Studies, participant observation, quant...

Philosophy of Cybersecurity

Technology and digitization are a great social good. But they also involve risks and threats. Cybersecurity is not just a matter of data or computer security; cybersecurity is about the security of society. Why "Philosophy"? To understand h...

Cybersecurity for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

As the U.S. electrifies the transportation sector, cyberattacks targeting vehicle charging could impact several critical infrastructure sectors including power systems, manufacturing, medical services, and agriculture. This is a growing are...

Cybersecurity

This interactive module explores essential cybersecurity topics such as phishing, data protection, and digital identity. Learners will analyze real-life scenarios, build technical vocabulary, and practice communication skills while discover...

Cybercrime and Cybersecurity

The field of cybersecurity and cybercrime is a critical and rapidly evolving area of study. As our society becomes more and more reliant on technology, the risks of cybercrime increase. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the...

The cybersecurity dilemma game: moving cybersecurity beyond solutionism

Faced with ubiquitous cyber-attacks, the field of cybersecurity is scrambling to develop both technical solutions as indicated by incessant streams of updates, and social solutions as indicated by a surge of awareness campaigns. However, it...

Social cybersecurity: an emerging science

With the rise of online platforms where individuals could gather and spread information came the rise of online cybercrimes aimed at taking advantage of not just single individuals but collectives. In response, researchers and practitioners...

Cybersecurity as a social phenomenon

Cybersecurity and Blockchain Usage in Contemporary Business

The use of computers is becoming more and more common. The power and maliciousness of powerful attackers are increasing. Organizations must improve their ability to mitigate information security threats. Adequate protection is more critical...

Towards an Improved Understanding of Human Factors in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity cannot be addressed by technology alone; the most intractable aspects are in fact sociotechnical. As a result, the 'human factor' has been recognised as being the weakest and most obscure link in creating safe and secure digit...

Cybersecurity and financial stability

Abstract Cyber risk exposes banks to operational disruptions that can trigger runs. A bank chooses its cybersecurity by trading off protection against attacks with remaining resilient if an attack succeeds. Cybersecurity functions as a risk...

Cybersecurity Research Meets Science and Technology Studies

This article sets out to show how different understandings of technology as suggested by Science and Technology Studies (STS) help reveal different political facets of cybersecurity. Using cybersecurity research as empirical site, it is sho...

Crowdsourcing Cybersecurity

Social media is often viewed as a sensor into various societal events such as disease outbreaks, protests, and elections. We describe the use of social media as a crowdsourced sensor to gain insight into ongoing cyber-attacks. Our approach ...

Review of Generative AI methods in cybersecurity

Over the last decade, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular, especially with the use of chatbots such as ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and DALL-E. With this rise, large language models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI) hav...

Guidelines for usable cybersecurity: Past and present

Usability is arguably one of the most significant social topics and issues within the field of cybersecurity today. Supported by the need for confidentiality, integrity, availability and other concerns, security features have become standar...

Cybersecurity

Abstract Cybersecurity is often defined in terms of data security. This definition is too narrow. A broader definition includes security issues, such as disinformation and incitement on social media platforms. Cyberthreats include viruses, ...

Cybersecurity

This chapter introduces the theme of cybersecurity, its importance in the actual scenario, and the challenges of the new Information Society, whose critical development factors are the technological revolution and innovation. The revolution...