Risk Modelling of Cyber Threats Against MIS and ERP Applications

Year 2024, Volume: 11 Issue: 2, 502 - 530, 31.12.2024

Ahmet Efe

https://doi.org/10.47097/piar.1550812

Abstract

This study presents a detailed examination of cyber threats impacting Management Information Systems (MIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications. It explores various types of cyber threats, such as malware, ransomware, phishing, insider threats, DDoS attacks, zero-day exploits, and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), assessing their potential impacts on businesses. The study introduces a novel risk modeling approach to quantify these threats by evaluating their threat levels, impacts, and probabilities of occurrence, providing a comprehensive risk score. Emphasizing the importance of proactive measures, advanced security technologies, and a strong organizational culture, the study highlights how these elements are crucial for effective cybersecurity. By integrating these strategies and continuously updating security measures, businesses can better protect their critical systems and mitigate the risks posed by evolving cyber threats.

Keywords

Cybersecurity, MIS, ERP, Cyber Threats, Mitigation Strategies, Risk Modelling

MIS ve ERP Uygulamalarına Yönelik Siber Tehditlerin Risk Modellemesi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Yönetim Bilişim Sistemleri (MIS) ve Kurumsal Kaynak Planlama (ERP) uygulamalarını etkileyen siber tehditlerin ayrıntılı bir incelemesini sunmaktadır. Çalışmada, zararlı yazılımlar, fidye yazılımları, oltalama saldırıları, iç tehditler, DDoS saldırıları, sıfırıncı gün açıkları ve Gelişmiş Kalıcı Tehditler (APT'ler) gibi çeşitli siber tehdit türleri ele alınarak, bunların işletmeler üzerindeki olası etkileri değerlendirilmektedir. Çalışma, bu tehditlerin seviyelerini, etkilerini ve ortaya çıkma olasılıklarını değerlendirerek tehditlerin nicel olarak ölçülmesine olanak tanıyan yeni bir risk modelleme yaklaşımı sunmakta ve kapsamlı bir risk skoru sağlamaktadır. Proaktif önlemlerin, ileri güvenlik teknolojilerinin ve güçlü bir örgütsel kültürün önemine vurgu yapan bu çalışma, etkili bir siber güvenlik için bu unsurların kritik olduğunu öne çıkarmaktadır. Bu stratejilerin entegrasyonu ve güvenlik önlemlerinin sürekli güncellenmesiyle, işletmeler kritik sistemlerini daha iyi koruyabilir ve gelişen siber tehditlere karşı riskleri azaltabilir.

Keywords

Siber Güvenlik, MIS, ERP, Siber Tehditler, Risk Azaltma Stratejileri, Risk Modelleme.

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