Methodology

Literature review

Emerging Cyber Security Literature Review

As cybersecurity threats continue to become more and more, and as they continue to target individuals and companies, there is a need for urgent solutions. Studies and research papers have been published about cybersecurity by analyzing this knowledge; solutions can found on how to deal with cyber threats. The threats continue to evolve as technology advances, making it necessary for protection measures to be one step ahead of the attackers. There is a need for knowledge about the nature of cyber-attacks because by understanding them, solutions and prevention rules can be found by following the root cause of the problem. This has been achieved by Sutton (2017) as he provides a guide on how to deal with attacks. An analysis of the existing body of knowledge about the topic can help in meeting the goal of improving the public to understand cybersecurity.

Abomhara (2015) states that the number of cyber-attacks has increased among individuals due to the careless use of the internet with the advent of social media. Social media has made many people vulnerable because of its nature that gives people the freedom to act without being accountable. Consequently, people exercise little or no caution when they are on social platforms, making them easy targets for cyber threats. This is strongly supported by Fielding (2020) he is of the idea that social platforms are the people problem and the attackers use them because of the control they have taken over people's lives. Social platforms act as the most reliable link between the attackers and their targets. Computer fraud is more common as people continue to click on unknown sites that are causing the internet users consequences such as their data getting stolen or even being deleted. In a case study that was carried out in the UK, it was established that most people do not have enough information about cybersecurity that they can apply when making decisions about clicking on links they find on social media (Osborn & Simpson, 2018). This proves how vulnerable social platform users are and why they are an easy target for attacks.

Kerner (2019) and van der Meer (2015) present an approach that can be adopted in helping to lower the risks that are associated with cyber-attacks. The method can be applied by companies as well as individuals to ensure the attacks are prevented. Additionally, Quigley and Roy (2012) improve on the work of Siegel et al. (2002) to offer more information on risk management after a study that was carried out in North America. Managing risks and avoiding threats in advance is better, and it is safer than finding solutions after attacks have already caused damage. Their work is more recent than their predecessors ' hence more effective due to the technological advancement that has occurred over the years. Yin et al. (2019) introduce sensors as an applied solution to cybersecurity. His idea is based on the sensors being able to point out intrusions before they achieve their purposes of causing harm and solving them in advance to prevent attacks. Lastly, Smith (2019) shifts focus to a cyber-security prevention measure that has not been adequately applied. Automation of skills can go ahead in helping prevent human errors that are the leading cause of cyber-attacks. Above all solutions, Kerner (2019) explains how trust is essential in dealing with cyber threats. The information has to remain confidential to prevent it from landing in the wrong hands.

Governments have also taken measures to deal with cyber-attacks that can be adopted by companies and some by individuals. Dulik (2019) and Sun et al. (2015) present some of the challenges that the military has faced around cybersecurity, and they also offer some of the solutions that can be adopted. This information about solutions to threats is seconded by Fuller (2019) and Svilicic et al. (2019), who agree that finding ways to prevent possible attacks is more effective than trying to contain attacks that have already occurred. To borrow from, Kovacs (2018) highlights some of the unique solutions that have been adopted by European countries that are more advanced in finding solutions for cyber-attacks. Similarly, Wilson (2019) sheds light on the solutions that have been approved by the American military. Falco et al. (2019) highlight the possible weaknesses that are likely to hinder cybersecurity and areas that companies should ensure that the failings are adequately dealt with.