Cybersecurity workforce in railway: its maturity and awareness
Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering
ISSN: 1355-2511
Article publication date: 18 December 2020
Issue publication date: 12 July 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this research paper is to evaluate and estimate the cybersecurity maturity and awareness risk for workforce management in railway transportation by using Railway-Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (R-C2M2) and Information Security Awareness Capability Model (ISACM), respectively.
Design/methodology/approach
This research uses a case study strategy, so primary data comprise the majority of data collected. These data were collected through interviews and questionnaires. The secondary data were collected from the literature, technical reports and standards.
Findings
The results show that there is a gap in cybersecurity awareness within the workforce and there is a need to improve this gap. This paper provides some of the recommendations and literature to enhance cybersecurity workforce culture within railway organizations.
Practical implications
In this paper, the authors have demonstrated that cybersecurity awareness has positive impact on the overall dependability of the railway system.
Originality/value
This paper describes the importance of cybersecurity awareness and training in building more cyber resiliency across the operation and maintenance of railway.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thanks LuleLuleå Railway Research Center (JVTC) for sponsoring research work. The authors would also like to thanks eMaintenance LAB for conducting this research work.
Citation
Kour, R. and Karim, R. (2021), "Cybersecurity workforce in railway: its maturity and awareness", Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 27 No. 3, pp. 453-464. https://doi.org/10.1108/JQME-07-2020-0059
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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