Visible to the public Cybersecurity challenges for Bhutan

TitleCybersecurity challenges for Bhutan
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsChoejey, P., Fung, Chun Che, Wong, Kok Wai, Murray, D., Sonam, D.
Conference Name2015 12th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology (ECTI-CON)
Date Publishedjun
PublisherIEEE
ISBN Number978-1-4799-7961-5
KeywordsBhutan government organisations, Computer crime, Computers, cyber threats, cybersecurity, cybersecurity incidents, cybersecurity management, Government, government data processing, government organisations, government reports, Hacking, ICT developing country, information and communications technologies, Internet, national media, organisational aspects, phishing, pubcrawl170109, security of data, spamming, viruses, Viruses (medical)
Abstract

Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), especially the Internet, have become a key enabler for government organisations, businesses and individuals. With increasing growth in the adoption and use of ICT devices such as smart phones, personal computers and the Internet, Cybersecurity is one of the key concerns facing modern organisations in both developed and developing countries. This paper presents an overview of cybersecurity challenges in Bhutan, within the context that the nation is emerging as an ICT developing country. This study examines the cybersecurity incidents reported both in national media and government reports, identification and analysis of different types of cyber threats, understanding of the characteristics and motives behind cyber-attacks, and their frequency of occurrence since 1999. A discussion on an ongoing research study to investigate cybersecurity management and practices for Bhutan's government organisations is also highlighted.

URLhttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7206975
DOI10.1109/ECTICon.2015.7206975
Citation Keychoejey_cybersecurity_2015