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Application of geospatial data in cyber security

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Yoolla, Yaseen ; Dawood, Zubeida C Date: Jun 2022 Geospatial data is often perceived as only being related to maps, compasses and locations. However, the application areas of geospatial data are far wider and even extend to the field of cybersecurity. Not only is there an ability to show ... Read more
Application of non-quantitative modelling in the analysis of a network warfare environment

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Eloff, JHP Date: Jul 2008 Network warfare is an emerging concept that focuses on the network and computer based forms through which information is attacked and defended. Various computer and network security concepts thus play a role in network warfare. Due the intricacy ... Read more
Applying data-mining techniques in honeypot analysis

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Mokhonoana, PM ; Vorster, J Date: Jul 2006 This paper proposes the use of a data mining techniques to analyse the data recorded by the honeypot. This data can also be used to train Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) in identifying attacks. Since the training is based on real data it ... Read more
Building an ontology for cyberterrorism

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Grobler, M ; Von Solms, B Date: Jul 2012 Cyberterrorism and the use of the Internet for cyberterrorism is an emerging field. Often cyberterrorism activities overlap with traditional hacking and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure exploitation. As a result, ... Read more
Conceptual high-level framework of cyberterrorism

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Apr 2009 Uneasiness arises from the possibility of random cyber attacks. In the global information and network warfare battle, cyberterrorism has become a critical concern in that terrorists may seek to strike the innocent and wreak havoc due to ... Read more
Contextualising cybersecurity readiness in South Africa

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Mashiane, Charmaine T ; Pillay, K Date: Mar 2019 The expansion of the information society has brought with it a revolution in the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT). In South Africa, the adoption of various digital devices and technologies has introduced conveniences but at ... Read more
Countermeasures to consider in the combat against cyberterrorism

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Grobler, M Date: Oct 2010 Cyberterrorism addresses the convergence of the fear-causing world of terrorism with the abstract realm of cyberspace, computers and networks. While cyberterrorism can be executed using various technical security exploits, it inherently stems ... Read more
Cyber threat intelligence exchange: A growing requirement

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Jun 2017 Managing the rise of cyber-attacks has become a growing challenge. Cyber space has become a battleground of threats ranging from malware to phishing, spam and password theft. Cybersecurity solutions mainly try to take a defensive stance and ... Read more
Cyber threats focusing on Covid-19 outbreak

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Feb 2021 The outbreak of the novel corona virus or Covid-19 has sparked a wave of changes. Social-distancing and remote working meant that increasingly employees and individuals were reliant on Information Communication Technologies (ICT) to connect ... Read more
Cyberterrorism - the spectre that is the convergence of the physical and virtual worlds

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Sep 2020 Technological advancements continue to progress and so too grows the prospect of cyberterrorism. Hacking tools are growing in sophistication, and agitated terrorist groups may look for an innovative outlet for their political, religious or ... Read more
Dangers of social networking sites- the propagation of malware

Author: Labuschagne, WA ; Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Jul 2013 The paper will illustrate the dangers of social networking malware through examples. In addition, the paper will discuss propagation techniques used in social networking malware. The aim of the paper is to create user awareness to minimise ... Read more
The dark side of Web 2.0

Author: Labuschagne, WA ; Eloff, MM ; Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Sep 2012 Social networking sites have increased in popularity and are utilized for many purposes which include connecting with other people, sharing information and creating content. Many people on social networking sites use these platforms to express ... Read more
Design of a cyber security awareness campaign for internet Cafés users in rural areas

Author: Labuschagne, WA ; Eloff, MM ; Veerasamy, Namosha ; Mujinga, M Date: May 2011 Africa may have the lowest number of Internet users in the world, but it also has the highest growth rate and the number of users is steadily growing. A majority of the African population is still excluded from global cyber networks and thus ... Read more
Design of cyber security awareness game utilizing a social media framework

Author: Labuschagne, WA ; Burke, Ivan D ; Veerasamy, Namosha ; Eloff, MM Date: Aug 2011 Social networking sites are a popular medium of interaction and communication. Social networking sites provide the ability to run applications and games to test users’ knowledge. The popularity of social networks makes it an ideal tool through ... Read more
Determination of meme proliferation factors

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Labuschagne, WA Date: Jul 2014 The ubiquity of the Internet has become part of everyday life. The Intenet allows for the searching of information on topics that are relevant at that particular time. The possession of valuable information by members of a network improves ... Read more
The evolution of cyber threats in the South African context

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Mar 2022 A Cybersecurity Operation Centre (SOC) is a centralized hub within an organisation that houses people, processes, and technologies aimed at continuous monitoring of the organization’s assets in order to prevent, detect, analyse, and respond ... Read more
Examining barriers to entry: Disparate gender representation in cybersecurity within Sub-Saharan Africa

Author: Botha-Badenhorst, Danielle P ; Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Apr 2023 Globally, women are underrepresented in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), this underrepresentation is even more prevalent, as fewer women pursue STEM careers in SSA when compared ... Read more
Framework for military applications of social media

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Labuschagne, William A Date: Apr 2018 This article describes how social media has revolutionised the way in which people communicate, interact and engage. This phenomenon has transformed the digital world with its ease, convenience and numerous capabilities for sharing, involving ... Read more
Framework for the establishment of a Honeynet

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha ; Eloff, JP Date: Sep 2007 Honeypots are decoy machines that are placed on the network to attract attackers, whilst also distracting them from more important targets. Honeypots are thus an ideal medium for collecting data that can later be studied to analyse attackers’ ... Read more
High-level mapping of cyberterrorism to the OODA Loop

Author: Veerasamy, Namosha Date: Apr 2010 The aim of this paper is to describe how various observations made by sections of the world population direct people into making decisions and committing acts of cyberterror. The paper will thus look at issues like the environmental factors, ... Read more

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