Handbook of Research on Cyber Crime and Information Privacy: (Advances in Information Security, Privacy, and Ethics)

In recent years, industries have transitioned into the digital realm, as companies and organizations are adopting certain forms of technology to assist in information storage and efficient methods of production. This dependence has significantly increased the risk of cyber crime and breaches in data security. Fortunately, research in the area of cyber security and information protection is flourishing; however, it is the responsibility of industry professionals to keep pace with the current trends within this field. The Handbook of Research on Cyber Crime and Information Privacy is a collection of innovative research on the modern methods of crime and misconduct within cyber space. It presents novel solutions to securing and preserving digital information through practical examples and case studies. While highlighting topics including virus detection, surveillance technology, and social networks, this book is ideally designed for cybersecurity professionals, researchers, developers, practitioners, programmers, computer scientists, academicians, security analysts, educators, and students seeking up-to-date research on advanced approaches and developments in cyber security and information protection.

About the Author :
Maria Manuela Cruz-Cunha is a Full Professor in the School of Technology at the Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, Portugal. She holds a Dipl. Eng. (5 years) in the field of Systems and Informatics Engineering, an M.Sci. in the field of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, a Dr.Sci in of Production Systems Engineering and Habilitation in Informatics Engineering. She teaches subjects related with Information Systems, Information Technologies and Organizational Models to undergraduate and post-graduate studies. She has authored and edited 28 books and her work appears in 200 papers published in journals, book chapters and conference proceedings. She is founder and conference chair of the “CENTERIS – Conference on ENTERprise Information Systems”, “ViNOrg – Conference on Virtual and Networked Organizations Emergent Technologies and Tools” and “SeGAH – Serious Games and Applications for Health”. She is the editor-in-chief of the “International Journal of Web Portals” and serves as associate editor of some journals. Nuno Mateus-Coelho is a Professor of Information Security, Systems Intrusion, Cloud Security, and Data Privacy at Lusófona University, Porto, Portugal. He holds a BEng. in Information Systems Engineering, a MEng. in Computer Sciences Engineering from the Polytechnic of Porto - School of Engineering (ISEP) in the field and subject of cloud security and secure operating systems, and a DSc. Summa Cum Laude in Computer Sciences from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) in the field and subject of information security and secure operating systems. He is an Expert Accredited by the European Commission on R&I projects in the Horizon 2020, COSME, and CEF programs in information technologies. He is a TED, IEEE, Websummit, and CNN Portugal Keynote Speaker, CEO & Founder of NRMC.PT. Since 2022, he has been the Chief-Editor of ARIS2 - Advanced Research on Information Systems Security, an International Journal, and Director of LAPI2S - Laboratory of Privacy and Information Systems Security.