Journal Article

RETRACTED: Developing a Cybersecurity Framework for e-Government Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alrubaiq, Abdullah, Alharbi, Talal

2021

Overview

The evolution of information systems has escalated significantly within the last decade as research unveils new concepts. The general orientation to provide solutions to complex problems continues to inspire innovation and new advancements. Cybersecurity is emerging as a critical factor for consideration within the resultant paradigm as information systems become significantly integrated. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of cybersecurity within the context of information systems. The paper examines some of the most consequential aspects of cybersecurity from the perspective of an e-government project in Saudi Arabia. A holistic system is proposed within the research framework to incorporate various scientific guidelines. The general orientation of this research is predicated on the aspiration to design and implement a complex and robust framework within which an e-government system can thrive within the Saudi Arabian context. A consideration of the physical environment within which the project will operate is also made, focusing on security. An evaluation of the cybersecurity environment in Saudi Arabia is reflective of significant advancements that have occurred in information system domains within the past few years.

• Publisher: MDPI AG
• Subject: Citizen participation / Cybersecurity / e-government / Electronic government / information system infrastructure / Information systems / Objectives / Security systems / Success factors