Network Security Risks of Online Social Networking in the Workplace

Abstract

More people are using Online Social Networks (OSNs) at home and in the workplace. To help us understand the risks associated with their use, this paper reviews notable literature regarding network security risks due to OSN usage. The literature states that there are many possible attacks that can be carried out using OSNs, including information gathering, phishing and JavaScript exploits. There are also a number of technical and non-technical methods available to manage these security risks, including awareness training and standard computer security measures such as the use of an antivirus program and firewall.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA594528

Entities

People

  • Anselm Teh

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Science
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Denial Of Service Attack
  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • Internet
  • Phishers
  • Social Media
  • Social Networking Services
  • Social Networks
  • Web Browsers

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Agent-Based Social Robotics and Mobile-Assisted Learning in Virtual Environments.
  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Cybersecurity.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber