Abstract:
"Cyber security is an important aspect of National Security and the
safekeeping of a Nation's constituency and resources. In South Africa, the focus
on cyber security is especially prominent since many geographical regions are
incorporated into the global village in an attempt to bridge the digital divide.
This article reflects on current research done in South Africa with regard to a
cyber security policy, and proposes the development of methodologies and
frameworks that will enable the implementation of such a policy. The focus of
this article is the use of an ontology-based methodology to identify and propose
a formal, encoded description of the cyber security strategic environment. The
aim of the ontology is to identify and represent the multi-layered organisation
of players and their associated roles and responsibilities within the cyber security environment. This will contribute largely to the development, implementation and rollout of a national cyber security policy in South Africa."
Author:
Marthie Grobler, Joey Jansen van Vuuren, and Louise Leenen
Institution:
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research