Cyber Security Issues in Modern Times

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Von Solms, R., & Van Niekerk, J. (2013). From information security to cyber
security. computers & security, 38, 97-102.
The term cyber security is related to the term information security in this paper. The
paper tries to argue that both the concepts are different though they sound similar and are
often confused for being similar. It is argued in this paper that there are no boundaries in the
cyber space. They include the protection of personal information of the person using the
technology. The paper tries to portray that the people are the one who pose threat to the
security of the humans and often participate in the malpractices that can potentially cause
harm.
The strength of the paper lies in the fact that it highlights the efficiency and the use of
the technology in the human lives. It also shows that individuals are more inclined towards
the use new technological advancements. The weakness of the paper is in the fact that
thought it highlights how the internet is helpful but it fails to show the major threats that
occur due to the increased use.
Wang, W., & Lu, Z. (2013). Cyber security in the smart grid: Survey and
challenges. Computer networks, 57(5), 1344-1371.
This article focuses on the use of cyber security in the Smart Grid that is referred
power system associated with the next generation. It includes the collection of the advanced
computing technologies that also include communication. The Smart Grid aims to enhance
the communication and the technological process that connects the whole world. Cyber
security is a main concern as it includes the involvement of connections via numerous
internet devices. It includes the interconnection of different communication networks. This
paper mainly focuses on the issues that are faced by the smart grid in inclusion of the cyber
security.

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The strength of the paper is in the aspects that it highlights the efficiency of the smart
grid services in the technological sphere and how it has helped in the growth of
communication. The weakness is reflected that the seriousness of the threats faced in cyber
security and the adverse effects it poses on the personal life of the individuals.
Hahn, A., Ashok, A., Sridhar, S., & Govindarasu, M. (2013). Cyber-physical security
testbeds: Architecture, application, and evaluation for smart grid. IEEE Transactions
on Smart Grid, 4(2), 847-855.
The development of the new technologies has increased the communication process
and to exert control over the functions of the systems. This paper aims to show that how
smart grid has increased the security practices in the technological world. The research
applications involved in the smart grid has strengthened the physical components of the
system. It has provided accurate security in the cyber environment. In this paper the different
new advancements are highlighted for developing the security services.
The strength of the articled lies in the ability to highlight the new technological
advancements in the cyber world. The developments have strengthened the technologies
whereas the weakness is that it fails to identify the threats that are experienced in the
technological world with these developments.
Wells, L. J., Camelio, J. A., Williams, C. B., & White, J. (2014). Cyber-physical security
challenges in manufacturing systems. Manufacturing Letters, 2(2), 74-77.
The technological advancements have made the sphere of technological world prone
to cyber-attacks. In this article the challenges are highlighted that are faced in the system of
manufacturing new products and to maintain their security. To maintain the security and the
originality of the manufactured products is becoming a challenge for the companies. The