Security Risks in Social Media Technologies

Security Risks in Social Media Technologies
Author: Alan Oxley
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1780633807

Security measures can be used by management, IT staff, and users in participatory/collaborative service provision within the public sector. Security Risks in Social Media Technologies explores this use. Topics are targeted, and issues raised and lessons learnt are analyzed. The book helps the reader understand the risks posed by relevant Web 2.0 applications and gives clear guidance on how to mitigate those risks. The body of the book is concerned with social media, the dominant Web 2.0 technology associated with security in the public sector, and is structured into eight chapters. The first chapter introduces the background for the work; the second covers uses of social media; the third covers relevant security threats; the fourth chapter concerns the security controls applied to the participation-collaboration pattern; the fifth chapter then considers acceptable use practices; the sixth chapter covers participation-collaboration in the context of schools; the seventh chapter shows an alternative way of classifying controls to that given in the fourth chapter; and the final chapter offers a conclusion. Focuses on the security issues of social media, specifically in the public sector Written by a leading researcher and practitioner Shows best practices for mitigating risk in the use of social media

Social Media Security

Social Media Security
Author: Michael Cross
Publisher: Newnes
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1597499870

Social networks, particularly public ones, have become part of the fabric of how we communicate and collaborate as a society. With value from micro-level personal networking to macro-level outreach, social networking has become pervasive in people's lives and is now becoming a significant driving force in business. These new platforms have provided new approaches to many critical enterprise functions, including identifying, communicating, and gathering feedback with customers (e.g., Facebook, Ning); locating expertise (e.g., LinkedIn); providing new communication platforms (e.g., Twitter); and collaborating with a community, small or large (e.g., wikis). However, many organizations have stayed away from potential benefits of social networks because of the significant risks associated with them. This book will help an organization understand the risks present in social networks and provide a framework covering policy, training and technology to address those concerns and mitigate the risks presented to leverage social media in their organization. The book also acknowledges that many organizations have already exposed themselves to more risk than they think from social networking and offers strategies for "dialing it back" to retake control. - Defines an organization's goals for social networking - Presents the risks present in social networking and how to mitigate them - Explains how to maintain continuous social networking security

Security and Privacy in Social Networks

Security and Privacy in Social Networks
Author: Yaniv Altshuler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1461441390

Security and Privacy in Social Networks brings to the forefront innovative approaches for analyzing and enhancing the security and privacy dimensions in online social networks, and is the first comprehensive attempt dedicated entirely to this field. In order to facilitate the transition of such methods from theory to mechanisms designed and deployed in existing online social networking services, the book aspires to create a common language between the researchers and practitioners of this new area- spanning from the theory of computational social sciences to conventional security and network engineering.

Phishing and Countermeasures

Phishing and Countermeasures
Author: Markus Jakobsson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 739
Release: 2006-12-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470086092

Phishing and Counter-Measures discusses how and why phishing is a threat, and presents effective countermeasures. Showing you how phishing attacks have been mounting over the years, how to detect and prevent current as well as future attacks, this text focuses on corporations who supply the resources used by attackers. The authors subsequently deliberate on what action the government can take to respond to this situation and compare adequate versus inadequate countermeasures.

Homeland Security Technologies for the 21st Century

Homeland Security Technologies for the 21st Century
Author: Ryan K. Baggett
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2017-04-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

A comprehensive textbook that overviews common technologies utilized within the homeland security enterprise with an emphasis on contemporary homeland security mission areas and end-user applications. Designed for students entering or currently working in the safety, security, and emergency management disciplines in the public or private sectors, this textbook presents a broad array of homeland security technology types from the viewpoint of end-user applications and homeland security mission areas. The authors investigate various theories behind the use of technologies and assess the importance of technologies for achieving goals and objectives. The content includes not only technical capabilities but also a blend of sample applications of technologies using an all-hazards framework and use cases at all levels of practice, including both the public and private sectors. The authors provide an overview of preparedness applications; preventive and protective systems; and mitigation, response, and recovery technologies. Topics such as ethical and privacy concerns associated with implementing technologies and use of the Internet and social media receive special attention. In addition to readers directly involved in the security disciplines, this book will be useful for students in technical fields of study such as geographic information systems (GIS), computer science, or engineering who are seeking information on standards, theories, and foundations underlining homeland security technologies.

Technology Adoption and Social Issues: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Technology Adoption and Social Issues: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1769
Release: 2018-02-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522552022

As society continues to experience increases in technological innovations, various industries must rapidly adapt and learn to incorporate these advances. While there are benefits to implementing these technologies, the sociological aspects still need to be considered. Technology Adoption and Social Issues: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is an innovative reference source for the latest academic material on the various effects of technology adoption, implementation, and acceptance. Highlighting a range of topics, such as educational technology, globalization, and social structure, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academicians, professionals, and researchers who are interested in the latest insights into technology adoption.

Social Media, the Fastest Growing Vulnerability to the Air Force Mission

Social Media, the Fastest Growing Vulnerability to the Air Force Mission
Author: Scott E. Solomon
Publisher: United States Department of Defense
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2017
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781585662715

"The inherent risks and vulnerabilities of the Internet and social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter have cultivated a rich and ripe environment for foreign adversaries and criminals to cherry-pick personal information about Airmen and their missions for nefarious activities. FBI guidance encourages users to reduce their online footprint in cyberspace rather to proliferate it. This paper addresses some of the most common threats and vulnerabilities of the social media environment, the risks of using social media, and current Air Force social media guidance. It recommends revising Air Force social media guidance and outlines cyberspace best practices. An informed workforce can better protect the Air Force mission and reduce the risk of becoming a target of opportunity."--Provided by publisher

Human Impact on Security and Privacy: Network and Human Security, Social Media, and Devices

Human Impact on Security and Privacy: Network and Human Security, Social Media, and Devices
Author: Kumar, Rajeev
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2024-10-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and an increasingly interconnected world, the challenges and opportunities presented by digitalization demand a new approach. The digital world, characterized by optimized, sustainable, and digitally networked solutions, necessitates the integration of intelligence systems, machine learning, deep learning, blockchain methods, and robust cybersecurity measures. Understanding these complex challenges and adapting the synergistic utilization of cutting-edge technologies are becoming increasingly necessary. Human Impact on Security and Privacy: Network and Human Security, Social Media, and Devices provides a global perspective on current and future trends concerning the integration of intelligent systems with cybersecurity applications. It offers a comprehensive exploration of ethical considerations within the realms of security, artificial intelligence, agriculture, and data science. Covering topics such as the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, social engineering perspectives, and algorithmic transparency, this publication is particularly valuable for researchers, industry professionals, academics, and policymakers in fields such as agriculture, cybersecurity, AI, data science, computer science, and ethics.

OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook 2019

OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook 2019
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2019-05-20
Genre:
ISBN: 926435882X

The new OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook presents the latest trends in performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and provides a comprehensive overview of business conditions and policy frameworks for SMEs and entrepreneurs. This year’s edition provides comparative evidence on business dynamism, productivity growth, wage gaps and export trends by firm size across OECD countries and emerging economies.