Securing M-voting using cloud intrusion detection and prevention system: A new dawn

Dina Moloja, Noluntu Mpekoa

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Abstract

Democracy has been transformed by the introduction of ICT, which is known as e-voting. E-voting is the use of computerised equipment to cast votes. M-voting is a subset of e-voting and is the use of mobile phones to cast a vote outside the restricted electoral boundaries. M-voting has a feature that is different from other e-voting solutions: the mobile-phone. Mobile-phones are pervasive; they offer connection everywhere at any time. However, using a fast growing device such as mobile-phone as a tool to cast a vote can raise questions when coming to its security. This paper designed and developed a security solution termed a cloud intrusion detection and prevention system which endeavours to secure the voters' mobile phone while casting their vote. The security system was developed using android version 6.0 for android phones and MySQL. Simulations were used to evaluate the system and results indicate that the proposed system is efficient, reliable and secure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IST-Africa Week Conference, IST-Africa 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781905824571
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Nov 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2017 IST-Africa Week Conference, IST-Africa 2017 - Windhoek, Namibia
Duration: 31 May 20172 Jun 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IST-Africa Week Conference, IST-Africa 2017

Conference

Conference2017 IST-Africa Week Conference, IST-Africa 2017
Country/TerritoryNamibia
CityWindhoek
Period31/05/172/06/17

Keywords

  • Cloud computing
  • Data security
  • Intrusion detection and prevention
  • M-voting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Conservation
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Development
  • Education
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Cultural Studies

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