State of cyber security: the Ugandan perspective.

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects accessed through the Internet that can identify themselves to other devices and use embedded technology to interact with internal states or external conditions. IoT systems or applications are used across various sectors of the economy such as energy, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture, defence, and transport, as well as public sector and consumer applications, there will be few parts of society not affected by IoT. This massive adoption and usage of IoT systems or applications has seen cyber threats growing at an alarming rate. This paper assesses the state of Cyber Security threats and risks in Uganda through literature reviews and gathering stakeholders and Information Technology experts opinions. It has been revealed that the Cyber emerging security threats include Denial-of-service attacks, Data espionage, Natural threats,Sabotage,Computer,Frauds,Malicious attacks, Message falsification or injection,Vandalism,Copyright Violations. It is also envisaged that as the technologies advances, a resultant proliferation of cyber threats will be witnessed. Thus governments and Information Technology industriesneed to strategically plan and implement IoT technologies to help in combating cyber threats.