Call for Chapters: Vulnerabilities Assessment and Risk Management in Cyber Security

Editors

Professor Dr. Khalid Hussain, School of Computing and Informatics, Malaysia

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: May 12, 2024
Full Chapters Due: July 14, 2024
Submission Date: July 14, 2024

Introduction

In today's hyper-connected world, where the digital landscape expands exponentially with each passing moment, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. As organizations rely increasingly on digital infrastructures to conduct business, communicate, and store sensitive data, the potential risks and vulnerabilities lurking in the digital realm have also grown in complexity and magnitude. In this age of relentless cyber threats, understanding, identifying, and mitigating vulnerabilities is paramount to safeguarding against potential breaches and attacks. A Comprehensive Guide to "Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management in Cybersecurity" delves into the intricate landscape of cybersecurity, offering a comprehensive exploration of the methodologies, tools, and strategies essential for effectively managing cyber risks.

Objective

The primary objective of "Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management in Cyber Security" is to provide a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding, identifying, and mitigating vulnerabilities within digital infrastructures, while effectively managing associated risks. This book aims to equip cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, risk managers, and executives with the knowledge, methodologies, and tools necessary to fortify their defenses against cyber threats in today's complex and dynamic threat landscape.

Target Audience

Professionals, researchers, and students of cyber security.

Recommended Topics

Introduction to Cybersecurity Risk Management Team and Process for Cybersecurity Risk Management Methodology for Cybersecurity Risk Management Standards Cybersecurity Risk Management Planning for Cybersecurity Risk Management Cybersecurity Risk Identification Cybersecurity Risk Analysis Cybersecurity Risk Evaluation Cybersecurity Risk Treatments and Control Cybersecurity Risk Reporting Understanding Vulnerabilities Assessment Methodologies Risk Identification and Prioritization Risk Management Frameworks Incident Response Preparedness Compliance and Regulatory Requirements Continuous Improvement Risk Management policies and procedures Methodology to Conduct Penetration Testing Web Application Penetration Testing Client-side Penetration Testing Network Service Penetration Testing Wireless Penetration Testing Social Engineering Penetration Testing Ethics in Penetration Testing

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before May 12, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by May 26, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by July 14, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Vulnerabilities Assessment and Risk Management in Cyber Security. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

May 12, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
May 26, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
July 14, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
August 18, 2024: Review Results Returned
September 15, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
September 22, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Basheer Riskhan School of Computing and Informatics khalid.hussain@aiu.edu.my Professor Dr. Khalid Hussain School of Computing and Informatics khalid.hussain@aiu.edu.my Halawati Adb Jalil Saufan School of Computing and Informatics khalid.hussain@aiu.edu.my

Classifications


Business and Management; Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Security and Forensics; Science and Engineering
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