TY - JOUR KW - cyber hygiene KW - cyberattack KW - Cybersecurity KW - main cyber hygiene rules AU - Boyan Mednikarov AU - Yuliyan Tsonev AU - Borislav Nikolov AU - Andon Lazarov AB -

In the present study, the main characteristics and components of cyber hygiene as a subclass of cybersecurity are discussed. Based on institutional experience in the scope of security in the digital environment, a sequence of activities to keep resilient and reliable cyber hygiene in naval institutions is recommended. Main cyber hygiene definitions are given. Cyber hygiene software issues and institutional information security controls are analyzed. Malware infection as the main cyber hygiene concern is analyzed. Basic cyber hygiene instructions to ensure Internet users stay protected are defined.

BT - Information & Security: An International Journal DO - https://doi.org/10.11610/isij.5314 IS - 2 LA - eng N2 -

In the present study, the main characteristics and components of cyber hygiene as a subclass of cybersecurity are discussed. Based on institutional experience in the scope of security in the digital environment, a sequence of activities to keep resilient and reliable cyber hygiene in naval institutions is recommended. Main cyber hygiene definitions are given. Cyber hygiene software issues and institutional information security controls are analyzed. Malware infection as the main cyber hygiene concern is analyzed. Basic cyber hygiene instructions to ensure Internet users stay protected are defined.

PY - 2022 SE - 205 SP - 205 EP - 218 T2 - Information & Security: An International Journal TI - Cyber Hygiene Issues in the Naval Security Environment VL - 53 ER -