Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South: Concepts, Strategies and Frameworks for Greater Resilience

The book "Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South: Concepts, Strategies, and Frameworks for Greater Resilience" explores the prevalence, nature, trends, and impacts of cyber-related incidents on Global South economies, focusing on MSMEs and governments' challenges and strategies. It offers tools, techniques, and legislative frameworks to improve cybersecurity posture and provides evidence-based best practices and strategies for combating cyber-related incidents.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Global South is a region that is experiencing rapid growth in terms of its internet population, making it one of the fastest-growing regions in the world in this regard. However, along with this growth comes the increased risk of information and cybersecurity threats and attacks. With more and more people relying on internet-based platforms and services, the potential for cyber-related incidents to occur is also on the rise.

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial in the economies of the Global South, playing a significant role in driving economic growth. However, there is limited knowledge about information security, cybersecurity, and cybercrime issues and strategies that are specifically tailored to these developing economies and MSMEs.

Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South: Concepts, Strategies, and Frameworks for Greater Resilience is a book that aims to address this gap in knowledge. The book explores the prevalence, nature, trends, and impacts of cyber-related incidents on Global South economies, providing insights into the cybersecurity challenges, potential threats, and risks faced by MSMEs and governments in this region.

A major focus of the book is to offer tools, techniques, and legislative frameworks that can help improve the information, data, and cybersecurity posture of Global South governments and MSMEs. It provides evidence-based best practices and strategies that can be used by businesses and individuals to combat and prevent cyber-related incidents.

In addition to examining the challenges and risks, the book also includes case studies and experiences of the Global South economies that can be used to enhance the learning experience of students. The book also outlines a research agenda to advance the scholarship of information and cybersecurity in the Global South, contributing to the development of a more robust and resilient digital ecosystem.

Overall, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in the Global South: Concepts, Strategies, and Frameworks for Greater Resilience is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the cybersecurity landscape in the Global South. It provides insights into the challenges and risks faced by MSMEs and governments, as well as practical solutions and strategies for improving information, data, and cybersecurity posture.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367464318