ISSN 2348-1196 (print) International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research ISSN 2348-120X (online) Vol. 9, Issue 1, pp: (88-94), Month: January - March 2021, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
Cyber Security Awareness in Bangladesh: An Overview of Challenges and Strategies Abdullah Al Mamun*1, Jamaludin Bin Ibrahim2, Sk Mamun Mostofa3 1, 2 3 1, 2, 3
Department of Information Technology
Department of Information Science and Library Management
International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
meghmamun25@gmail.com*1, jamaludinibrahim@iium.edu.my2, mostofa@du.ac.bd3
Abstract: Technology is an ever-changing expression in the digital age that has increased security risks and forced us to create a cyber-environment. The use of technology in Bangladesh has increased significantly over recent decades. At the same time, it provides the nation with new cyber-space threats and challenges. In order to deal with these challenges in the region, there are many awareness-raising initiatives provided by government and nongovernment actors. The increasing occurrence of cyber assaults has become a key concern that makes people more afraid of cyber wars than of nuclear weapons and environmental degradation. A troubling degree of comprehension that is not sufficient has been found in this study. A substantial part of the population is unaware of cyber security mechanisms and regulations. The associated organizations, as well as the government, are not even concerned about issues with cybercrime. A major change is required to strengthen cyber security policies and procedures. Moreover, over time, it needs to be supervised and restructured. This pilot study is planned to suggest a systematic investigation into the extent of the awareness of cyber security among Bangladeshi citizens. For this purpose, the article briefly investigates the understanding of cyber security awareness along with the route background strategies in Bangladesh. In order to provide a stable, safer and more productive cyber space at all levels, it proposes recommendations and methods that should be implemented to increase the level of consciousness. Keywords: Cyber Security, Awareness-raising, Strategy, Cyber Security Policy, Bangladesh, Cybercrime.
I. INTRODUCTION The rapid growth of and easy accessibility to ICT, coupled with economic progress, has significantly increased the number of first-time users in developing countries. Indeed, the rapid growth in internet users is today taking place in developing nations, especially in Asia and Africa.1 Cyberspace is an indispensable part of the development of any country. Strong cyber security is essential for states to progress and develop in the technical, social and economic realms. As a result, CCB needs to be incorporated into development projects so that countries can get the help they need to promote their growth and development and protect them.2 Bangladesh has achieved economic development with a population of 160 million through the application of science and versatile information and communication technology (ICT) on a land of only about 55,000 square miles and not with many natural resources beneath the soil. It should be noted here that while the industrialized countries of the world have pursued national growth and social welfare opportunities for science and technology, developing countries have fallen behind largely due to various their inadequate knowledge of the potential of science and technology. 3 Progressive advances in the field of ICT have created new possibilities for developing countries are moving forward by intelligently leveraging their potential along the road of growth.
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