Cybersecurity by executive order

This report explores the details of the Obama Administration\u27s executive order on cybersecurity, breaking down the challenges, criticisms, and successes of the effort to date, before offering clear lessons from the US experience that can be applied to the Australian context. Summary: On 12 February 2014 the United States National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) released the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, the flagship accomplishment of the Obama Administration’s 2013 cybersecurity Executive Order. Just weeks before the White House announced its executive order, the then Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard made an equally exciting declaration introducing the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). One year on, the contrast between the two efforts is stark. The United States and Australia share a common interests in developing a robust partnership between the government and private sector to develop whole-of-system cybersecurity. To move beyond political optics, the ACSC must embrace existing best practices, commit to meaningful public-private partnerships, and set a pragmatic strategy moving forward. The Obama Administration’s efforts, while far from perfect, offer critical lessons that the Australian government can adopt and adapt to ensure that the ACSC is a successful endeavour and critical infrastructure cybersecurity is improved. This Strategic Insight report explores the details of the executive order, breaking down the challenges, criticisms, and successes of the effort to date, before offering clear lessons from the US experience that can be applied to the Australian context

A Healthy Game-Theoretic Evaluation of NATO and Indonesia's Policies in the Context of International Law

This study examines the policies of two prominent actors, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Indonesia while considering their adherence to international law. The analysis is conducted through the lens of game theory, which provides a framework for evaluating strategic interactions in the cyber domain. This study aims to explore how game theory can be applied to assess the policies of NATO and Indonesia in combating and to establish the link between game-theoretic evaluation and conflict resolution in Indonesia's cyber landscape. By understanding strategic interactions and motivations of various actors, this study seeks to provide insights into fostering international cooperation, promoting responsible state behavior, and enhancing cybersecurity. This study employs a qualitative research design, relying on literature reviews, policy analyses, and case studies to examine the cybersecurity policies of NATO and Indonesia. Game theory serves as the primary analytical framework to model cyber conflicts and interactions between different actors. The policies of NATO and Indonesia are evaluated concerning cooperation, competition, and compliance with international law. The analysis reveals that both NATO and Indonesia employ distinct approaches to combating. NATO's collective response emphasizes coordination, information sharing, and cooperative defense strategies, reinforcing international cybersecurity efforts. On the other hand, Indonesia's response is shaped by its unique challenges and priorities, leading to tailored policies and collaborations. Game-theoretic evaluation establishes the importance of cooperation, deterrence, and adherence to international law in resolving conflicts arising from cyber threats in Indonesia. This research highlights the significance of international partnerships, capacity building, and context-specific best practices for a more secure digital environment in Indonesia and beyond. Ultimately, game-theoretic evaluation proves instrumental in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies and promoting responsible behavior in the ever-evolving cyber landscape

The future of Cybersecurity in Italy: Strategic focus area

This volume has been created as a continuation of the previous one, with the aim of outlining a set of focus areas and actions that the Italian Nation research community considers essential. The book touches many aspects of cyber security, ranging from the definition of the infrastructure and controls needed to organize cyberdefence to the actions and technologies to be developed to be better protected, from the identification of the main technologies to be defended to the proposal of a set of horizontal actions for training, awareness raising, and risk management

Think twice before you click! : exploring the role of human factors in cybersecurity and privacy within healthcare organizations

The urgent need to protect sensitive patient data and preserve the integrity of healthcare services has propelled the exploration of cybersecurity and privacy within healthcare organizations [1]. Recognizing that advanced technology and robust security measures alone are insufficient [2], our research focuses on the often-overlooked human element that significantly influences the efficacy of these safeguards. Our motivation stems from the realization that individual behaviors, decision-making processes, and organizational culture can be both the weakest link and the most potent tool in achieving a secure environment. Understanding these human dimensions is paramount as even the most sophisticated protocols can be undone by a single lapse in judgment. This research explores the impact of human behavior on cybersecurity and privacy within healthcare organizations and presents a new methodological approach for measuring and raising awareness among healthcare employees. Understanding the human influence in cybersecurity and privacy is critical for mitigating risks and strengthening overall security posture. Moreover, the thesis aims to place emphasis on the human aspects focusing more on the often-overlooked factors that can shape the effectiveness of cybersecurity and privacy measures within healthcare organizations. We have highlighted factors such as employee awareness, knowledge, and behavior that play a pivotal role in preventing security incidents and data breaches [1]. By focusing on how social engineering attacks exploit human vulnerabilities, we underline the necessity to address these human influenced aspects. The existing literature highlights the crucial role that human factors and awareness training play in strengthening cyber resilience, especially within the healthcare sector [1]. Developing well-customized training programs, along with fostering a robust organizational culture, is vital for encouraging a secure and protected digital healthcare setting [3]. Building on the recognized significance of human influence in cybersecurity within healthcare organizations, a systematic literature review became indispensable. The existing body of research might not have fully captured all ways in which human factors, such as psychology, behavior, and organizational culture, intertwined with technological aspects. A systematic literature review served as a robust foundation to collate, analyze, and synthesize existing knowledge, and to identify gaps where further research was needed. In complement to our systematic literature review and investigation of human factors, our research introduced a new methodological approach through a concept study based on an exploratory survey [4]. Recognizing the need to uncover intricate human behavior and psychology in the context of cybersecurity, we designed this survey to probe the multifaceted dimensions of cybersecurity awareness. The exploratory nature of the survey allowed us to explore cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects, capturing information that is often overlooked in conventional analyses. By employing this tailored survey, we were able to collect insights that provided a more textured understanding of how individuals within healthcare organizations perceive and engage with cybersecurity measures

Securing the Skies: Cybersecurity Strategies for Smart City Cloud using Various Algorithams

As smart cities continue to evolve, their reliance on cloud computing technologies becomes increasingly apparent, enabling the seamless integration of data-driven services and urban functionalities. However, this transformation also raises concerns about the security of the vast and interconnected cloud infrastructures that underpin these cities' operations. This paper explores the critical intersection of cloud computing and cybersecurity within the context of smart cities. This research is dealing with challenges posed by the rapid expansion of smart city initiatives and their reliance on cloud-based solutions. It investigates the vulnerabilities that emerge from this technological convergence, emphasizing the potential risks to data privacy, urban services, and citizen well-being. The abstract presents a comprehensive overview of the evolving threat landscape that smart cities face in the realm of cloud computing. To address these challenges, the abstract highlights the importance of proactive cybersecurity strategies tailored specifically to the unique needs of smart cities. It underscores the significance of adopting a multi-layered approach that encompasses robust encryption protocols, intrusion detection systems, threat intelligence sharing, and collaborative efforts among stakeholders. Drawing insights from existing research and real-world case studies, the abstract showcases innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain to fortify the security posture of smart city cloud infrastructures. It explores the role of data governance, user authentication, and anomaly detection in creating a resilient cybersecurity framework that safeguards critical urban systems

From the National Cyber Maturity to the Cyber Resilience: The Lessons Learnt from the Efforts of Turkey

In this paper, the details of critical infrastructure protection program of United States of America are shared by taking the cyber resilience into account. The academic and institutional studies on the concepts of cyber maturity, critical infrastructure protection program and cyber resilience are explained in detail. By the help of these studies and national efforts, the relations among these concepts are proposed. The key components of a cyber security strategy and action plan for a cyber resilient society is proposed by taking these three concepts into account. As the final step, the recent cyber security efforts of Turkey is shared with the reader and assesses according to the determined key components

Knowledge and Skills Needed to Craft Successful Cybersecurity Strategies

Daily advancing technologies and next-generation networks are creating entirely dierent digital environments for people, organizations, and governments within the next several years. Because cybersecurity provision in such environments involves many actors and must overcome many evolving threats and challenges, strategies must be responsive and multi-pronged. Development and execution of suficiently savvy strategies to face the complex problems in this context necessitate identification of all the actors and operations that aect, directly or indirectly, on the cybersecurity of the digital ecosystems. In this study, we seek to provoke thinking about how actors and stakeholders could get better at crafting successful cybersecurity strategies, and identify and integrate specic types of skills required to formulation these strategies taking into account where decisions are actually made. This work provides an insight into cybersecurity education, calibrating and differentiating knowledge and skills to make the right demands on the right actors who have the authority and responsiveness to introduce change from multiple entry points. This enables practitioners to adopt more hands-on approaches that can be helpful to improve transparency, accountability and collaboration across levels of a socio-technical system