An evaluation of cybersecurity readiness of police forces in the UK
Research Institution / Organisation
Coventry University
Principal Researcher
Eric Amaechi
Level of Research
PhD
Project Start Date
September 2017
Research Context
Research Aim
The aim of this study is to investigate cyber security readiness of police forces in the UK from technical, organisational and human perspectives.
Research Objectives:
The main objectives of this research are as follows:
- To explore the existing cybersecurity threats/attacks and problems in police forces
- To investigate cybersecurity readiness of UK police forces from technical, organisational and human perspectives
- To investigate ways to improve cybersecurity readiness within the police forces
- To extend a suitable framework for the investigations of cybersecurity readiness in police forces.
Research Methodology
Data will be collected from some police forces in the UK through qualitative research methods.
The approaches will be through:
- Depth Interviews
- Focus group interviews
- Surveys
Interim reports and publications
Date due for completion
September 2022
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