International Journal On Cyber Situational Awareness (IJCSA)
ISSN: (Print) 2057-2182 ISSN: (Online) 2633-495X
DOI: 10.22619/IJCSA
Published Semi-annually. Est. 2014
Editor-in-Chief:
Dr Cyril Onwubiko, Director – Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain & Cyber Security, Research Series, London, UK; IEEE DVP
Associate Editors:
Professor Frank Wang, Professor of Future Computing, Chair IEEE Computer Society, UK&RI, School of Computing, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
Professor Karen Renaud, Professor of Cyber Security, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Digital Forensic Readiness of Information Systems: A cost-benefit variable analysis
Antonis Mouhtaropoulos
Abstract:
Despite the increasing amount of research on the pre-incident side within a digital forensic investigation, little steps have been taken towards assessing the effectiveness of such a plan in terms of cost effectiveness. This research paper lays the foundations of a cost-benefit variable analysis within a digital forensic readiness context by defining a cost-benefit relationship effect model. We collect novel, primary data from organisations and institutions that implement a digital forensic readiness plan to identify cost variables of each measure and threat, and benefit variables of each measure to be taken. We conduct data analysis to portray that specific cost variables have a significant effect on specific benefit variables and present the results of the data collection process amongst organisations and institutions applying a digital forensic readiness plan. Lastly, we produce hypotheses testing results and determine the validity between each cost-benefit relationship.
Keywords: Cost benefit analysis, security management, digital forensic readiness, digital forensic investigations, resource management.
ISSN: (Print) 2057-2182 (Online) 2633-495X
Volume 6. No. 1
DOI: 10.22619/IJCSA.2021.100136
Date Published: Feb. 2022
Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Mouhtaropoulos, A. (2021). Digital forensic readiness of information systems: A cost-benefit variable analysis. International Journal on Cyber Situational Awareness, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp22-45.