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Challenges to Human Factor for Advance Persistent Threats Proactive Identification in Modern Social Networks

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Source:

Information & Security: An International Journal, Volume 34, Issue 2, p.123-136 (2016)

Keywords:

advanced persistent threats, cyber space, human factor, proactive identification, social networks

Abstract:

<p>The paper looks into the issue of proactive advanced persistent threats (APTs) identification in modern social networks. As these threats are quite unnoticeable and require a long-term, comprehensive monitoring of both technologies and users, a hybrid methodological framework is proposed. A combination of: experts&rsquo; knowledge and beliefs, system analysis and real environment interactive validation is presented to meet practical APT challenges. The obtained results provide an explanatory foundation for a better understanding the interaction process of the human factor with future technological developments and resulting threats advances in the evolving cyber space.</p>