Kibernetička sigurnost i utjecaj COVID-19 na porast kibernetičkog kriminala

master's thesis

• Title (english): Cybersecurity and impact of COVID-19 on the rise of cybercrime
• Author: Kristian Povše
• Mentor: Mario Spremić (mentor)
• Committee member: Ivan Strugar (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Božidar Jaković (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Economics and Business; (Department of Informatics); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-26, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Business Informatics

Abstract

Kibernetička sigurnost povezana je s tehnološkim razvojem koji je cjelovit i dinamičan u polju komunikacijske i informacijske tehnologije. Uključuje skup procesa, mjera i standarda koji jamče određenu razinu pouzdanosti pri korištenju proizvoda i usluga u kibernetičkom prostoru. Samo područje kibernetičke sigurnosti je od iznimne važnosti za funkcioniranje niza institucija iz različitih sektora društva, a adekvatno upravljanje temelj je uspješnosti svake organizacije. S obzirom na ubrzanu digitalizaciju unutar poduzeća i sektora društva uslijed pandemije COVID-19, kibernetičke prijetnje su zabilježile kontinuirani porast kako na lokalnoj tako i na globalnoj razini. Različite vrste napada u kibernetičkom prostoru sve su učestalije i utječu na naš svakodnevni život i poslovanje. Od početka pandemije do danas bilježimo sve veći porast malicioznih programa, računalnih prijevara, zloporaba osobnih i financijskih podataka te je upravo iz tog razloga bitna svijest o mogućim kibernetičkim prijetnjama i adekvatnim načinima prevencije i zaštite od njih. Cilj ovog diplomskog rada je analizirati utjecaj pandemije COVID-19 na kibernetičku sigurnost i posljedično porast kibernetičkog kriminala. U prvom dijelu rada biti će objašnjeni aspekti i značaj kibernetičke sigurnosti, definirati će se odnos informacijske i kibernetičke sigurnosti te će se prikazati zakonski okvir. Zatim, definirati će se prijetnje kroz kategorizaciju malicioznih napada i vrsta kibernetičkih napada i incidenata za vrijeme pandemije COVID-19 u Hrvatskoj i Svijetu. Nadalje, detaljno će se analizirati utjecaj pandemije COVID-19 na porast kibernetičkog kriminala, a na kraju će biti izveden zaključak.

Abstract (english)

Cyber security is related to technological development that is dynamic and comprehensive in the field of communication and information technology. It includes a set of processes, measures and standards that guarantee a certain level of reliability when using products and services in cyberspace. The area of cyber security itself is extremely important for the functioning of a number of institutions from different sectors of society, and adequate management is the basis of the success of any organisation. Considering accelerated digitalisation within companies and sectors of society due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber threats have recorded a continuous increase both locally and globally. Different types of attacks in cyberspace are becoming more and more frequent and affect our daily life and business. From the beginning of the pandemic to today, we have seen an increase in malicious programs, computer fraud, misuse of personal and financial data, and for this very reason, it is important to be aware of possible cyber threats and adequate ways to prevent and protect against them. The aim of this thesis is to analyse the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cyber security and the consequent increase in cyber crime. In the first part of thesis, the aspects and significance of cyber security will be explained, the relationship between information and cyber security will be defined, and the legal framework will be presented. Then, threats will be defined through the categorisation of malicious attacks and types of cyber attacks and incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Croatia and the world. Furthermore, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the increase in cybercrime will be analysed in detail, and a conclusion will be drawn at the end.

• Keywords: COVID-19; pandemija; kibernetička sigurnost; digitalizacija; kibernetički kriminal
• Keywords (english): COVID-19; pandemic; cyber security; digitalization; cybercrime
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:148:522802
• Study programme: Title: Business Economics; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra ekonomije (magistar/magistra ekonomije)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Created on: 2023-09-26 11:34:58