The relentless growth of cyber threats poses an escalating challenge to our global community. The current landscape of cyber threats demands a proactive approach to cybersecurity, as the consequences of lapses in digital defense reverberate across industries and societies. From data breaches to sophisticated malware attacks, the vulnerabilities in our interconnected systems are glaring. As we stand at the precipice of a digital revolution, the need for a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity risks and effective countermeasures has never been more pressing.

Risk Assessment and Countermeasures for Cybersecurity is a book that clarifies many of these challenges in the realm of cybersecurity. It systematically navigates the web of security challenges, addressing issues that range from cybersecurity risk assessment to the deployment of the latest security countermeasures. As it confronts the threats lurking in the digital shadows, this book stands as a catalyst for change, encouraging academic scholars, researchers, and cybersecurity professionals to collectively fortify the foundations of our digital world.

The primary aim of this book is to elevate the discourse surrounding cybersecurity by inspiring scientists to share their groundbreaking research and practical insights. Covering a wide array of topics such as machine learning in security, artificial intelligence security, big data security and privacy, cloud security, and quantum security, it beckons academia, developers, policymakers, and cybersecurity analysts to contribute to the ongoing dialogue. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, Risk Assessment and Countermeasures for Cybersecurity empowers readers to not only understand the nuances of modern cyber threats but also actively participate in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Anonymity and Privacy
Artificial Intelligence Security
Authentication and Access Control
Big Data Security and Privacy
Cloud Security
Cryptography and Cryptology
Cyber–Physical System Security
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Digital and Information Forensics
Machine Learning in Security
Malware Analysis
Management, Policies, and Human Factors in Security
Network and Mobile Security
Privacy and Cyber Threat
Quantum Security

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Editor/Author Biographies

Mohammed Amin Almaiah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Jordan. He has published over 95 research papers in highly reputed journals such as the Engineering and Science Technology, an International Journal, Education and Information Technologies, IEEE Access and others. Most of his publications were indexed under the ISI Web of Science and Scopus. His current research interests include Cybersecurity and Cyber-risk assessment and mobile apps.

Yassine Maleh (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Hassan 1st University in Morocco, in 2017. He is currently a Professor in cybersecurity and a Practitioner with industry and academic experience. Since 2019, he has been a Professor in cybersecurity with Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco. From 2012 to 2019, he was the Chief Security Officer with the National Ports Agency in Morocco. He is the Founding Chair of IEEE Consultant Network Morocco and the Founding President of the African Research Center of Information Technology & Cybersecurity. He is a member of the International Association of Engineers and Machine Intelligence Research Labs. He has made contributions in the fields of information security and privacy, the Internet of Things security, and wireless and constrained networks security. His research interests include information security and privacy, the Internet of Things, networks security, information system, and IT governance. He has authored or coauthored more than 100 papers (book chapters, international journals, and conferences/workshops), 24 edited books, and 4 authored books. Dr. Maleh is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Information Security and Privacy and International Journal of Smart Security Technologies. He is also an Associate Editor for IEEE Access (2019 Impact Factor 4.098) and a Series Editor of Advances in Cybersecurity Management by CRC Taylor & Francis. He has served and continues to serve on executive and technical program committees and as a Reviewer of numerous international conferences and journals, such as Elsevier's Ad Hoc Networks, IEEE Network Magazine, IEEE Sensor Journal, ICT Express, and Springer's Cluster Computing. He was the Publicity Chair of BCCA 2019 and the General Chair of the MLBDACP 19 symposium and ICI2C'21 Conference. He was the recipient of Publons Top 1% reviewer award for 2018 and 2019.

Abdalwali Alkhassawneh is an Associate Prof of Accounting/Accounting Information System in King Faisal University (KFU) – KSA. He holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Irbid University, a master’s degree in accounting from Jadara University, and a PhD in Accounting\Accounting Information System from University Utara Malaysia (UUM). His teaching and research interests are in the area of Accounting, Digital Accounting and Accounting Information System. His current research involves end-user computing, adoption and usage of AIS/ISs, cloud-based technologies, digital Technologies and electronic payment systems. He has published more than 85 refereed articles in high ranked journals such as Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Technology in Society, Heliyon, Cogent Social Sciences, Current Psychology, EuroMed Journal of Business, Sustainability, Frontiers in Environmental Science, Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication and Global Business Review.

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