List of Figures xv
List of Tables xvii
Foreword xix
Preface xxi
Acknowledgments xxv
Acronyms xxvii
Part 1 Cybersecurity Concept
1 Introduction on Cybersecurity 3
Ishaani Priyadarshini
1.1 Introduction to Cybersecurity 5
1.2 Cybersecurity Objectives 6
1.3 Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Internet Architecture (NIST) 8
1.4 Cybersecurity Roles 10
1.5 Cybercrimes 17
1.5.1 Overview 17
1.5.2 Traditional Computer Crime and Contemporary Computer Crime 18
1.5.3 Combating Crimes 21
1.6 Security Models 23
1.7 Computer Forensics 25
1.8 Cyber Insurance 27
1.8.1 Digital Citizenship 29
1.8.2 Information Warfare and its Countermeasures 31
1.8.3 Network Neutrality 33
1.8.4 Good Practices and Policies 34
1.8.5 Cybersecurity and Human Rights 35
1.9 Future of Cybersecurity 36
1.10 Conclusion 36
References 37
2 Steganography and Steganalysis 39
Ho Thi Huong Thom, Nguyen Kim Anh
2.1 Introduction 40
2.2 Steganography 41
2.2.1 Method for Evaluating Hidden Information Schema Security 41
2.2.2 Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio 42
2.3 Steganalysis 42
2.3.1 Blind Detection Based on LSB 43
2.3.2 Constraint Steganalysis 45
2.4 Conclusion 46
References 46
3 Security Threats and Vulnerabilities in E-business 51
Satya Narayan Tripathy, Sisira Kumar Kapat, Susanta Kumar Das
3.1 Introduction to e-Business 52
3.1.1 Benefits of e-Business 52
3.1.2 Business Revolution 53
3.2 Security Issues in e-Business 54
3.2.1 Vulnerabilities 54
3.2.2 Security Attacks 55
3.2.3 Malware as a Threat 55
3.3 Common Vulnerabilities in e-Business 55
3.3.1 Phishing 55
3.3.2 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) 56
3.4 Threats in e-Business 56
3.4.1 Ransomware 56
3.4.2 Spyware 56
3.4.3 Worms 57
3.4.4 Trojan Horse 57
3.5 Prevention Mechanism 57
3.6 Conclusion 58
References 58
4 e-Commerce Security: Threats, Issues, and Methods 61
Prerna Sharma, Deepak Gupta, Ashish Khanna
4.1 Introduction 62
4.2 Literature Review 63
4.3 e-Commerce 63
4.3.1 Characteristics of e-Commerce Technology 63
4.3.2 Architectural Framework of e-Commerce 64
4.3.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of e-Commerce 66
4.4 Security Overview in e-Commerce 67
4.4.1 Purpose of Security in e-Commerce 67
4.4.2 Security Element at Different Levels of e-Commerce System 67
4.5 Security Issues in e-Commerce 68
4.5.1 Client Level 68
4.5.2 Front-End Servers and Software Application Level 68
4.5.3 Network and Server Level 68
4.6 Security Threats in e-Commerce 69
4.7 Security Approaches in e-Commerce 72
4.8 Comparative Analysis of Various Security Threats in e-Commerce 73
4.9 e-Commerce Security Life-Cycle Model 73
4.10 Conclusion 75
References 76
5 Cyberwar is Coming 79
T. Manikandan, B. Balamurugan, C. Senthilkumar, R. Rajesh Alias Harinarayan, R. Raja Subramanian
5.1 Introduction 80
5.2 Ransomware Attacks 82
5.2.1 Petya 83
5.2.2 WannaCry 83
5.2.3 Locky 84
5.3 Are Nations Ready? 85
5.4 Conclusion 88
References 88
Part 2 Cybersecurity in Parallel and Distributed Computing Techniques
6 Introduction to Blockchain Technology 93
Ishaani Priyadarshini
6.1 Introduction 94
6.2 Need for Blockchain Security 95
6.3 Characteristics of Blockchain Technology 96
6.4 Types of Blockchains 97
6.5 The Architecture of Blockchain Technology 97
6.6 How Blockchain Technology Works 100
6.7 Some Other Case Studies for Blockchain Technology 102
6.8 Challenges Faced by Blockchain Technology 103
6.9 The Future of Blockchain Technology 105
6.10 Conclusion 106
References 106
7 Cyber-Security Techniques in Distributed Systems, SLAs and other Cyber Regulations 109
Soumitra Ghosh, Anjana Mishra, Brojo Kishore Mishra
7.1 Introduction 110
7.1.1 Primary Characteristics of a Distributed System 110
7.1.2 Major Challenges for Distributed Systems 111
7.2 Identifying Cyber Requirements 112
7.3 Popular security mechanisms in Distributed Systems 113
7.3.1 Secure Communication 113
7.3.2 Message Integrity and Confidentiality 115
7.3.3 Access Controls 116
7.4 Service Level Agreements 118
7.4.1 Types of SLAs 118
7.4.2 Critical Areas for SLAs 119
7.5 The Cuckooâs Egg in the Context of IT Security 122
7.6 Searching and Seizing ComputerRelated Evidence 124
7.6.1 Computerized Search Warrants 124
7.6.2 Searching and Seizing 125
7.7 Conclusion 126
References 126
8 Distributed Computing Security: Issues and Challenges 129
Munmun Saha, Sanjaya Kumar Panda and Suvasini Panigrahi
8.1 Introduction 130
8.2 Security Issues and Challenges 131
8.2.1 Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability 131
8.2.2 Authentication and Access Control Issue 132
8.2.3 Broken Authentication, Session and Access 132
8.3 Security Issues and Challenges in Advanced Areas 133
8.4 Conclusion 136
References 136
9 Organization Assignment in Federated Cloud Environments based on Multi-Target Optimization of Security 139
Abhishek Kumar, Palvadi Srinivas Kumar, T.V.M. Sairam
9.1 Introduction 140
9.2 Background Work Related to Domain 141
9.2.1 Basics on Cloud computing 141
9.2.2 Clouds Which are Federated 141
9.2.3 Cloud Resource Management 141
9.3 Architectural-Based Cloud Security Implementation 142
9.4 Expected Results of the Process 144
9.5 Conclusion 146
References 146
10 An On-Demand and User-friendly Framework for Cloud Data Centre Networks with Performance Guarantee 149
P. Srinivas Kumar, Abhishek Kumar, Pramod Singh Rathore, Jyotir Moy Chatterjee
10.1 Introduction 150
10.1.1 Key Research Problems in This Area 150
10.1.2 Problems with Interoperability 151
10.2 Difficulties from a Cloud Adoption Perspective 151
10.3 Security and Privacy 151
10.3.1 Resource Provisioning 152
10.3.2 How Do We Define Cloud? 153
10.3.3 Public vs Private Cloud-Based Services 153
10.3.4 Traffic-Aware VM Migration to Load Balance Cloud Servers 154
10.4 Conclusion and Future Work 157
References 157
Part 3 Cybersecurity Applications and Case Studies
11 Cybersecurity at Organizations: A Delphi Pilot Study of Expert Opinions About Policy and Protection 163
Holly Reitmeier, Jolanda Tromp, John Bottoms
11.1 Introduction 164
11.1.1 What is Cybercrime? 164
11.1.2 What is Cybersecurity? 165
11.1.3 Purpose of This Cybersecurity Pilot Study 165
11.1.4 Methods of Cybersecurity Professionals 165
11.2 Shocking Statistics of Cybercrime 166
11.2.1 Role of the Internet Crime Complaint Center 166
11.2.2 2016 Global Economic Crime Survey Report 168
11.2.3 Inadequate Preparation at Organizations 168
11.2.4 Organizations: Be Aware, Be Secure 168
11.3 Cybersecurity Policies for Organizations 169
11.3.1 Classification of Cybersecurity at an Organization 171
11.3.2 Pyramid of Cybersecurity 171
11.4 Blockchain Technology 172
11.5 Research Methodology 173
11.5.1 Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection 173
11.5.2 Design of the Study 174
11.5.3 Selection of the Delphi Method 174
11.5.4 Procedure of Utilization of the Delphi Method 175
11.5.5 Delphi Activities (Iteration Rounds) of This Pilot Study 175
11.6 Results of the Cybersecurity Delphi Study 176
11.6.1 Results from Round One 176
11.6.2 Results of Round Two 178
11.6.3 Discussion and Limitations Based on the Results 181
11.7 Conclusion 183
11.7.1 The Literature in the Field 183
11.7.2 Next Steps for Future Research 184
References 184
12 Smartphone Triggered Security Challenges - Issues, Case Studies and Prevention 187
Saurabh Ranjan Srivastava, Sachin Dube, Gulshan Shrivastava, Kavita Sharma
12.1 Introduction 188
12.2 Classification of Mobile Security Threats 188
12.2.1 Physical Threats 189
12.2.2 Web-Based Threats 189
12.2.3 Application-Based Threats 189
12.2.4 Network-Based Threats 190
12.2.5 Data Transfer-Based Threats 191
12.2.6 Improper Session Management-Based Threats 191
12.2.7 Bluetooth-Based Threats 191
12.2.8 Application Platform-Based Threats 192
12.3 Smartphones as a Tool of Crime 192
12.4 Types of Mobile Phone-Related Crimes 193
12.5 Types of Mobile Fraud 196
12.6 Case Studies 198
12.6.1 Mobile Identity Theft 198
12.6.2 Data Theft by Applications 200
12.6.3 SIM Card Fraud 200
12.7 Preventive Measures and Precautions 201
12.7.1 Against Physical Loss and Theft of the Mobile Device 201
12.7.2 Against SMiShing Attacks 202
12.7.3 Against App-Based Attacks 203
12.7.4 Against Identity Theft and SIM Card Fraud 203
12.8 Conclusion 204
References 205
13 Cybersecurity: A Practical Strategy Against Cyber Threats, Risks with Real World Usages 207
Anjana Mishra, Soumitra Ghosh, Brojo Kishore Mishra
13.1 Introduction 208
13.2 Cyberwar 209
13.3 Arms Control in Cyberwar 210
13.4 Internet Security Alliance 211
13.5 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act 212
13.6 Market for Malware 214
13.7 Mobile Cybersecurity 215
13.8 Healthcare 216
13.9 Human Rights 217
13.10 Cybersecurity Application in Our Life 218
13.11 Conclusion 219
References 219
14 Security in Distributed Operating System: A Comprehensive Study 221
Sushree Bibhuprada B. Priyadarshini, Amiya Bhusan Bagjadab, Brojo Kishore Mishra
14.1 Introduction to Security and Distributed Systems 222
14.2 Relevant Terminology 225
14.3 Types of External Attacks 225
14.4 Globus Security Architecture 228
14.5 Distribution of Security Mechanism 229
14.6 Conclusions 230
References 230
15 Security in Healthcare Applications based on Fog and Cloud Computing 231
Rojalina Priyadarshini, Mohit Ranjan Panda, Brojo Kishore Mishra
15.1 Introduction 232
15.2 Security Needs of Healthcare Sector 233
15.2.1 Data Integrity 233
15.2.2 Data Confidentiality 233
15.2.3 Authentication and Authorization 233
15.2.4 Availability 234
15.2.5 Access Control 234
15.2.6 Dependability 234
15.2.7 Flexibility 234
15.3 Solutions to Probable Attacks in e-Healthcare 234
15.3.1 Jamming Attack 235
15.3.2 Data Collision Attack 235
15.3.3 Desynchronization Attack 235
15.3.4 Spoofing Attack 236
15.3.5 Man-in-the-Middle Attack 236
15.3.6 Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack 237
15.3.7 Insider Attack 238
15.3.8 Masquerade Attack 238
15.3.9 Attacks on Virtual Machine and Hypervisor 239
15.4 Emerging Threats in Cloud- and Fog-Based Healthcare System 240
15.4.1 Software Supply Chain Attacks 240
15.4.2 Ransomware Attacks 240
15.4.3 Crypto-Mining and Crypto-Jacking Malware 240
15.5 Conclusion 241
References 241
16 Mapping of e-Wallets with Features 245
Alisha Sikri, Surjeet Dalal, N.P Singh, Dac-Nhuong Le
16.1 Introduction 246
16.1.1 e-Wallet 246
16.1.2 Objectives 247
16.2 Review of Literature 250
16.3 Market Share of e-Wallet 251
16.3.1 Technical Features 252
16.3.2 Legal Features 252
16.3.3 Operational Features 253
16.3.4 Security Features 253
16.4 Research Methodology 253
16.5 Result Analysis 255
16.6 Conclusions and future work 256
References 256
