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Social cybersecurity: an emerging science

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: With the rise of online platforms where individuals could gather and spread information came the rise of online cybercrimes aimed at taking advantage of not just single individuals but collectives. In response, researchers and practitioners began trying to understand this digital playground and the way in which individuals who were socially and digitally embedded could be manipulated. What is emerging is a new scientific and engineering discipline-social cybersecurity. This paper defines this emerging area, provides case examples of the research issues and types of tools needed, and lays out a program of research in this area.

Source: Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory

DOI: 10.1007/s10588-020-09322-9

Author: Kathleen M. Carley

Institution: Carnegie Mellon University

Language: English

Topic: Misinformation and Its Impacts

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,750

Funders: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University, Office of Naval Research, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (Naval Reactors)