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Cyber Security and Digital Forensics—2nd Edition
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Cyber Security and Digital Forensics—2nd Edition

A special issue of Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy (ISSN 2624-800X). This special issue belongs to the section "Security Engineering & Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 3136

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Prof. Dr. Mario Antunes

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School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
Interests: cyber security; digital forensics; cyberawareness; information security; cyber situational awareness; computer networking security; machine learning
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Prof. Dr. Carlos Rabadão

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Computer Science Engineering Department, Superior School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
Interests: information and networks security; information security management systems; security incident response systems for Industry 4.0; next generation networks and services; wireless networks
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are setting up the Special Issue on “Cyber Security and Digital Forensics—2nd Edition” in the Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, which aims to attract original, pertinent, and innovative contributions on a wide set of topics related to cybersecurity, information security, and digital forensics. Information security and cybersecurity play a key role in the management of organizations in general, as they deal with the confidentiality, privacy, integrity, and availability of one of their most valuable resources: data and information. When a cyberattack takes place in the enterprise information system, the analysis and collection of digital artifacts is crucial to understand the origins, motivations, and impact of the malicious activities. To deal with the amount of assets being protected and their high variety and heterogeneity, organizations have adopted a wide set of techniques, tools, and methodologies to implement cybersecurity and digital forensics processes. The quality of these techniques and tools may dictate the speed and efficiency of the security of the assets, the improvement of availability of IT infrastructure, and, consequently, business continuity. The Special Issue “Cyber Security and Digital Forensics—2nd Edition” welcomes articles (reviews, communications, original studies, technical reports, and case reports) that focus on the various topics that are under the cybersecurity and digital forensic umbrella.

Prof. Dr. Mario Antunes
Prof. Dr. Carlos Rabadão
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • information security
  • cybersecurity auditing
  • cybersecurity and information security compliance
  • cybersecurity governance and regulations
  • cyber situational awareness
  • digital forensics for cybersecurity
  • digital forensics incident response
  • digital forensics automation

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Cybersecurity Framework: Addressing Resiliency in Welsh SMEs for Digital Transformation and Industry 5.0
by Nisha Rawindaran, Ambikesh Jayal and Edmond Prakash
J. Cybersecur. Priv. 2025, 5(2), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcp5020017 - 25 Apr 2025
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to face significant cybersecurity challenges due to limited financial resources, technical capacity, and awareness. This study addresses these issues by pursuing four key objectives: (1) conducting a comprehensive assessment of cybersecurity knowledge and awareness within the SME [...] Read more.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to face significant cybersecurity challenges due to limited financial resources, technical capacity, and awareness. This study addresses these issues by pursuing four key objectives: (1) conducting a comprehensive assessment of cybersecurity knowledge and awareness within the SME sector through a systematic literature review, (2) evaluating the impact and effectiveness of cybersecurity awareness programs on SME behaviors and risk mitigation, (3) identifying core barriers—financial, technical, and organizational—that hinder effective cybersecurity adoption, and (4) introducing and validating the enhanced ROHAN model in conjunction with the Cyber Guardian Framework (CGF) to offer a scalable roadmap for cybersecurity resilience. Drawing on secondary data from Rawindaran (2023), the research highlights critical deficiencies in SME cybersecurity practices and emphasizes the need for tailored role-specific awareness initiatives. The enhanced ROHAN model addresses this need by delivering customized cybersecurity education based on industry sector, professional role, and educational background. Integrated with the CGF, the framework promotes structured, ongoing improvements across organizational, technological, and human domains. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative survey data from Welsh SMEs with qualitative interviews involving SME stakeholders. Advanced analytical techniques, including regression testing, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and data visualization, were employed to uncover key insights and patterns. A distinctive feature of the ROHAN model is its integration of AI-powered tools for real-time risk assessment and decision-making, reflecting the principles of Industry 5.0. By aligning technological innovation with targeted education, this study presents a practical and adaptable cybersecurity framework for SMEs. The findings aim to bridge critical knowledge gaps and provide a foundation for a more resilient, cyber-aware SME sector in Wales and comparable regions. Full article
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Offline Payment of Central Bank Digital Currency Based on a Trusted Platform Module
by Jaeho Yoon and Yongmin Kim
J. Cybersecur. Priv. 2025, 5(2), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcp5020014 - 7 Apr 2025
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The implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) faces significant challenges in achieving the same level of anonymity and convenience in offline transactions as cash. This limitation imposes considerable constraints on the development and widespread adoption of CBDCs. Unlike cash, digital currencies, similar [...] Read more.
The implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) faces significant challenges in achieving the same level of anonymity and convenience in offline transactions as cash. This limitation imposes considerable constraints on the development and widespread adoption of CBDCs. Unlike cash, digital currencies, similar to other electronic payment methods, necessitate internet or other network connectivity to verify payment eligibility. This study proposes a secure offline payment model for CBDCs that operates independently of internet or network connections by utilizing a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to enhance the security of digital currency transactions. Additionally, the monotonic counter, the basic component of the TPM, is integrated into this model to prevent double spending in a completely offline environment. Our research presents a protocol model that combines these easily implementable technologies to facilitate the efficient processing of transactions in CBDCs entirely offline. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the security implications associated with the TPMs and near-field communications upon which this protocol relies. Full article
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Reversing File Access Control Using Disk Forensics on Low-Level Flash Memory
by Caleb Rother and Bo Chen
J. Cybersecur. Priv. 2024, 4(4), 805-822; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcp4040038 - 1 Oct 2024
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In the history of access control, nearly every system designed has relied on the operating system (OS) to enforce the access control protocols. However, if the OS (and specifically root access) is compromised, there are few if any solutions that can get users [...] Read more.
In the history of access control, nearly every system designed has relied on the operating system (OS) to enforce the access control protocols. However, if the OS (and specifically root access) is compromised, there are few if any solutions that can get users back into their system efficiently. In this work, we have proposed a novel approach that allows secure and efficient rollback of file access control after an adversary compromises the OS and corrupts the access control metadata. Our key observation is that the underlying flash memory typically performs out-of-place updates. Taking advantage of this unique feature, we can extract the “stale data” specific for OS access control, by performing low-level disk forensics over the raw flash memory. This allows efficiently rolling back the OS access control to a state pre-dating the compromise. To justify the feasibility of the proposed approach, we have implemented it in a computing device using file system EXT2/EXT3 and open-sourced flash memory firmware OpenNFM. We also evaluated the potential impact of our design on the original system. Experimental results indicate that the performance of the affected drive is not significantly impacted. Full article
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