school of computing. the information security awareness research group

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