Cybersecurity in Knowledge Management: Cyberthreats and Solutions

In an era where digital transformation is vital across industries, protecting knowledge and information assets has become critical. Cybersecurity in Knowledge Management: Cyberthreats and Solutions explores the intersection of knowledge management and cybersecurity, offering an in-depth examination of the strategies, technologies, and frameworks necessary to safeguard organizational knowledge systems. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, particularly within sectors such as digital marketing, supply chains, and higher education, this book examines methods for enhancing cybersecurity while maintaining the agility needed to foster innovation. By incorporating perspectives from artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human factors, this work provides a holistic approach to securing knowledge in today’s interconnected landscape.

This book includes an analysis of AI and machine learning applications for cybersecurity, a comparative review of malware classification techniques, and real-world case studies illustrating cybersecurity breaches and insider threats affecting knowledge ecosystems. This book addresses unique challenges within the African digital space, explores social engineering tactics, and emphasizes the role of organizational culture in maintaining knowledge security. Key topics include cybersecurity requirements in digital marketing, the post-COVID impact on knowledge transfer in higher education, and the importance of regulatory compliance and cross-industry collaboration.

With its multidisciplinary perspective, Cybersecurity in Knowledge Management: Cyberthreats and Solutions is ideal for professionals, researchers, and policymakers. This comprehensive guide equips readers with the insights needed to build resilient cybersecurity programs that protect essential knowledge assets, enabling organizations to meet today’s cybersecurity demands while maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage in an evolving digital environment.

Assoc. Prof. Narasimha Rao Vajjhala is working as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the University of New York Tirana, Albania. He had previously served as the Chair of the Computer Science and Software Engineering departments at the School of IT and Computing at the American University of Nigeria in Yola, Nigeria. He has a doctorate in Information Systems and Technology from the USA, an MBA in Information Systems from Switzerland, and a Masters’ degree in Computer Applications from India. He is a senior member of the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He is also an active member of EC-Council, Association for Information Systems (AIS), and Project Management Institute (PMI). He has over 18 years of experience in teaching mainly programming and database-related courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels in Europe and Africa. He has also worked as a consultant in technology firms in Europe and has experience participating in an EU-funded project. He has supervised several undergraduate senior design projects and graduate theses. He holds several professional certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP), PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner Certificate in Agile Project Management, Oracle Certified SQL Expert, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Sun Certified Java Professional (SCJP), Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), IBM Cyber Security Analyst, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). He has edited several peer-reviewed books, published monographs, peer-reviewed book chapters, refereed international conference proceedings, peer-reviewed journal articles, and review articles. He has extensive experience teaching in highly diverse cultural environments. He is fluent in English (IELTS – 8.0 on a scale of 9.0).
Kenneth David Strang has more than 290 mostly-sole-authored scholarly publications. He is a professor who teaches and supervises undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students across five disciplines: business administration, management information systems, marketing/consumer behavior, supply chain management and economics/statistics. Ken has a doctorate in project management (operations research), an MBA (strategic management), a BSBA (marketing), an AAS (IT) all with summa cum laude/honors plus he is an internationally licensed Project Management Professional (PMI, USA), a Certified Research Professional (IIPMR, USA), a Certified Network Administrator (Novell, USA), a Certified Supply Chain Specialist/Procurement Professional (IIPMR, USA) and a Fellow Life Management Institute with distinction (LOMA, USA). Dr. Strang has lifetime grant projects valued over $7 million+, and he has won several honors including a Behavior Energy Climate Change Fellowship from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Emerald Literati award and Duke of Edinborough community service medal, along with several presidential citations.