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The software supply chain involves a multitude of tools and processes that enable software developers to write, build, and ship applications. Recently, security compromises of tools or processes has led to a surge in proposals to address…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-09-12 Marcela S. Melara , Mic Bowman

This research paper adopts a methodology by conducting a thorough literature review to uncover the essential prerequisites for achieving a prosperous career in the field of Information Security (IS). The primary objective is to increase…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-04-24 Mike Nkongolo , Nita Mennega , Izaan van Zyl

This study explores the state-of-the-art, application, and maturity of socio-technical security models for industries and sectors dependent on CI and investigates the gap between academic research and industry practices concerning the…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-05-10 Uchenna D Ani , Jeremy M Watson , Nilufer Tuptuk , Steve Hailes , Aslam Jawar

In today's digitally driven landscape, robust Information Technology (IT) risk assessment practices are essential for safeguarding systems, digital communication, and data. This paper introduces 'AssessITS', an actionable method designed to…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-10-03 Mir Mehedi Rahman , Naresh Kshetri , Sayed Abu Sayeed , Md Masud Rana

Context: To effectively defend against ever-evolving cybersecurity threats, software systems should be made as secure as possible. To achieve this, software developers should understand potential vulnerabilities and apply secure coding…

Programming Languages · Computer Science 2024-07-11 Alina Torbunova , Adnan Ashraf , Ivan Porres

Correct-by-construction synthesis is a cornerstone of the confluence of formal methods and control theory towards designing safety-critical systems. Instead of following the time-tested, albeit laborious (re)design-verify-validate loop,…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-02-15 Siyuan Liu , Ashutosh Trivedi , Xiang Yin , Majid Zamani

This paper is devoted to measuring the security of cyber networks under advanced persistent threats (APTs). First, an APT-based cyber attack-defense process is modeled as an individual-level dynamical system. Second, the dynamic model is…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2017-07-13 Lu-Xing Yang , Pengdeng Li , Xiaofan Yang , Luosheng Wen , Yingbo Wu , Yuan Yan Tang

Information Systems security cannot be fully apprehended if the user lacks the required knowledge and skills to effectively apply the safeguard measures. Knowledge and skills enhance one's self-efficacy. Individual self-efficacy is an…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2018-10-01 Mumtaz Abdul Hameed , Nalin Asanka Gamagedara Arachchilage

Cyberspace is full of uncertainty in terms of advanced and sophisticated cyber threats which are equipped with novel approaches to learn the system and propagate themselves, such as AI-powered threats. To debilitate these types of threats,…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2021-11-01 Hooman Alavizadeh , Julian Jang-Jaccard , Simon Yusuf Enoch , Harith Al-Sahaf , Ian Welch , Seyit A. Camtepe , Dong Seong Kim

Cybersecurity incidents such as data breaches have become increasingly common, affecting millions of users and organizations worldwide. The complexity of cybersecurity threats challenges the effectiveness of existing security communication…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-04-04 Carolina Carreira , Alexandra Mendes , João F. Ferreira , Nicolas Christin

Reliability prediction is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of software systems, especially in the context of industry practices. While various metrics and measurements are employed to assess software reliability, the complexity…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-07-29 Dapeng Yan , Wenjie Yang , Kui Liu , Zhiming Liu , Zhikuang Cai

This study employs a systematic literature review approach to identify the requirements of a career as a cybersecurity professional. It aims to raise public awareness regarding opportunities in the Information Security (IS) profession. A…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-04-24 Mike Nkongolo , Nita Mennega , Izaan van Zyl

The software development process is considered as one of the key guidelines in the creation of said software and this approach is necessary for providing a more efficient yet satisfactory output. Without separation of work into distinct…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2020-12-15 Alya Hannah Ahmad Kamal , Caryn Chuah Yi Yen , Gan Jia Hui , Pang Sze Ling , Fatima-tuz-Zahra

Cyber Security plays an important role in the field of information technology .Securing the information have become one of the biggest challenges in the present day. When ever we think about the cyber security the first thing that comes to…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2014-02-11 G. Nikhita Reddy , G. J. Ugander Reddy

The security of cyber-physical systems is first and foremost a safety problem, yet it is typically handled as a traditional security problem, which means that solutions are based on defending against threats and are often implemented too…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2017-11-03 Bryan Carter , Georgios Bakirtzis , Carl Elks , Cody Fleming

Protecting data from malicious computer users continues to grow in importance. Whether preventing unauthorized access to personal photographs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, or ensuring the integrity of corporate secrets, all…

Operating Systems · Computer Science 2007-05-23 Paul Stanton

Formal methods have provided approaches for investigating software engineering fundamentals and also have high potential to improve current practices in dependability assurance. In this article, we summarise known strengths and weaknesses…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2019-11-06 Mario Gleirscher , Simon Foster , Jim Woodcock

Traditional Cyber-physical Systems(CPSs) were not built with cybersecurity in mind. They operated on separate Operational Technology (OT) networks. As these systems now become more integrated with Information Technology (IT) networks based…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2021-03-09 Ameerah-Muhsinah Jamil , Lotfi ben Othmane , Altaz Valani

Pushed by market forces, software development has become fast-paced. As a consequence, modern development projects are assembled from 3rd-party components. Security & privacy assurance techniques once designed for large, controlled updates…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2021-03-08 Ivan Pashchenko , Riccardo Scandariato , Antonino Sabetta , Fabio Massacci

Major transformations related to information technologies affect InformationSystems (IS) that support the business processes of organizations and their actors. Deployment in a complex environment involving sensitive, massive and…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-06-21 Florence Sèdes