A framework for cyber security in Africa

Elmarie Kritzinger; Basie Von Solms

A framework for cyber security in Africa

Elmarie Kritzinger, Basie Von Solms

Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering

University of South Africa

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Abstract

This paper deals with at least four major cyber safety concerns in Africa discussed in recent literature. These cyber concerns include aspects such as policies, procedure, awareness, research and the provision of technical security measures. Each concern is examined, the main focus areas are highlighted and a solution is proposed. This paper concludes by combining all relevant solutions into a proposed cyber security framework to assist Africa in decreasing its cybercrime rate especially among home users with no or limited cyber safety knowledge.

Original language	English
Pages	438-447
Number of pages	10
Publication status	Published - 2012
Event	19th IBIMA Conference on Innovation Vision 2020: Sustainable Growth, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development - Barcelona, Spain Duration: 12 Nov 2012 → 13 Nov 2012

Conference

Conference	19th IBIMA Conference on Innovation Vision 2020: Sustainable Growth, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Barcelona
Period	12/11/12 → 13/11/12

Keywords

Africa
Awareness
Cyber security
Information service providers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Management of Technology and Innovation

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