Cyber Security Risks in Emerging South African Smart Cities

Towards a Cyber Security Framework

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ID21751278
AuthorsFrancois Paul Cornelius (0000-0002-9485-7405, University of South Africa), Shandré Kim Jansen Van Rensburg (0000-0002-2433-7746, University of South Africa), Sarika Kader (0000-0002-4354-8557, University of South Africa)
Year2023
Volume22
Issue1-2
Pages107-141
Publication date2023-09-20
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePerspectives on Global Development and Technology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1569-1497 • E-ISSN: 1569-1500
PublisherWalter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1163/15691497-12341654
OpenAlexW4386966280
LanguageEN
References cited8

Smart cities have the potential to improve the lives of citizens through the application of ICT systems that increase sustainability, service delivery, and efficiency. But, through vast connectivity and interconnected infrastructure, smart cities run the risk of falling victim to various types of cyber-attacks and information security risks. This article outlines those risks and, using a qualitative research approach, explores how a cyber security framework can inform cyber security risks in emerging South African smart cities. As such, a South African, smart city, cyber security risk framework is proposed based on the findings of interviews conducted with 17 Subject Matter Experts ( SME s). The framework is aimed at assisting smart city developers during the design, selection, and implementation of the cyber security operations within the South African context and serves as an example to other developing countries

Business · Computer security · Cyber threats · Geography · Information and Communications Technology · Information security · Internet of Things · Security service · Smart city · Sustainability · Computer Science · Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies · Information and Cyber Security · Privacy, Security, and Data Protection

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