Bossomaier, Terry R. J.

Human dimensions of cybersecurity / Terry Bossomaier, Steven D'Alessandro, and Roger Bradbury. - Broken Sound Parkway, NW : - xxvii, 199 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Case studies -- Networks and norms -- Consumer choice -- Risk perspectives in cybersecurity -- Government policy and statecraft in cyber security -- Technical perspectives -- The future.

"The book identifies the technological features that give rise to security issues. It describes the structure of the Internet and how it is compromised by malware, and examines some of the more common security issues. It then looks at aspects of human persuasion and consumer choice, and how these affect cyber security. It argues that social networks and the related norms play a key role as does government policy, as each impact on individual behavior of computer use. The book identifies the most important human and social factors that affect cybersecurity. It illustrates each factor using case studies, and examines possible solutions from both technical and human acceptability viewpoints"-- Provided by publisher.

9781138590403

2019038924


Computer security--Case studies.
Computer security--Social aspects.
Computer networks--Security measures.
Data protection.
Computer security--Government policy.

QA76.9.A25 / B6395 2020

005.8 / B655h