Track 7: Risk, Security, and Resilience

Track Description

The emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and blockchain technology are rapidly reshaping and transforming the evolving nature of our daily lives, business, and society. While these emerging technologies are getting popular, we are also witnessing many unexpected negative consequences related to the use and adoption of these technologies. From an information security perspective, the proliferation of digital technologies intensifies the concerns of data breaches. Cyber attackers are finding new ways online to conduct different attacks such as phishing, online fraud, identity theft, and so on. Moreover, cyber attackers are increasingly targeting human vulnerabilities with the use of various information systems in organizations. And the consequences of a successful cyberattack can have long-lasting effects on organizations.

One of the common ways to reduce and mitigate damages resulting from cyberattacks is through information security risk management. As a result, organizations are actively seeking solutions to conduct risk assessments, develop information security policies, and address cybersecurity related issues in an effective and efficient manner. This would be helpful for the resilience of individuals, business, and society during unexpected disruptions (e.g., COVID-19).

Track Chairs

Marko Niemimaa, University of Agder, Norway
Shang Gao, Örebro University, Sweden