school of computing. the information security awareness research group
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School of Computing
The Information Security Awareness Research Group
Quote by Bruce Schneier
“People often represent the weakest link
in the security chainand are chronically
responsible for the failure of
security systems”
Users of information
• inexperienced users
• experienced users
may not be aware of the risks
have a higher technical knowledge of information security and possible threats
Take responsibilit
y for the information they work
with
Users of information
Younger users of information• enthusiastic users of social networks • extremely risky • worst users in terms of threat awareness and security practices
Projects
Focus
Information security awareness and education amongst home
users
• A citizen who uses ICT for personal use outside the work environment
• self responsible to secure computer
• children• adults• elderly
Projects
Focus
Information security awareness and education amongst home
users
• A citizen who uses ICT for personal use outside the work environment
• self responsible to secure computer
• children• adults• elderly
Projects
Focus
Information security awareness and education amongst home
users
• A citizen who uses ICT for personal use outside the work environment
• self responsible to secure computer
children
Role players• teachers• parents• caregivers
Projects
Open discussion share ideas, experiences, challenges and concerns regarding cyber awareness among children and users of information
Projects
Open discussion share ideas, experiences, challenges and concerns regarding cyber awareness among children and users of informationGuidelines on E-safety in Schools in collaboration with Joy Rosario from the Dept of Basic Education
Projects
Open discussion share ideas, experiences, challenges and concerns regarding cyber awareness among children and users of informationGuidelines on E-safety in Schools in collaboration with Joy Rosario from the Dept of Basic Education
Internet awareness and education day in collaboration with Dept of Basic Education, government & industry
Themes:• Educating children on the ethical and responsible use of social networking systems
Post graduate students
Themes:• Educating children on the ethical and responsible use of social networking systems
• Enhancing information security awareness in organisations by incorporating social issues into the information security awareness programmes
Post graduate students
Themes:• Educating children on the ethical and responsible use of social networking systems
• Enhancing information security awareness in organisations by incorporating social issues into the information security awareness programmes
• Assessing information security awareness programmes in South African banks
Post graduate students
Themes:• Educating children on the ethical and responsible use of social networking systems
• Enhancing information security awareness in organisations by incorporating social issues into the information security awareness programmes
• Assessing information security awareness programmes in South African banks
• Enhance privacy for online social networking
Post graduate students
“If you think technology can solve your security problems,
then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the
technology.”
Conclusion
“If you think technology can solve your security problems,
then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the
technology.”
Conclusion
Our vision
Contribute towards the creation of a cyber awareness culture