Volume 7, Issue 1 Editorial
APRIL 2008
Welcome to the first edition of JIW for 2008. This year, as Bill Hutchinson is on leave, I have taken on the editorship and I wish to thank Bill for his continuing guidance and valuable advice.
This issue contains a diverse range of content from a lesson in historical deception to a regional view of information operations. The papers reflect the broad scope of information warfare. The first paper in this issue is an analysis of influence activities in the Asia region. This landmark paper by James Yin and Phil Taylor provides a fresh approach to information operations for policy makers. The second paper, authored by Chris Beggs and Matt Warren, proposes a managerial based risk framework for protection of SCADA systems from cyber-terrorism, as applicable to the Australian environment. The third paper is an informative and historical analysis of information operations in roman times by Caesar. Milton Diaz presents a new analysis on military deception of the famous historical Sambre River incident in 57BC. The final paper in this issue, by Aideen Keaney and Dan Remenyi, presents research into the increasing prevalent issue of identify theft. The paper describes the current status of this fraud from an Irish perspective. Further, the paper suggests that this is an area that could be significantly impacted in Ireland by improved web based consumer education.
As ever, we are seeking quality papers for publication. Most papers are of an academic nature and follow the rigorous process of peer review and need to stick to accepted practice. However, we also welcome papers with opinions on relevant topics from knowledgeable persons. Such papers do not require such rigorous analysis by peers. All submissions can be emailed directly to me at trish.williams@ecu.edu.au.
Dr Patricia A.H. Williams
trish.williams@ecu.edu.au
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School of Computer and Information Science, Edith Cowan University
Western Australia
Patricia Williams is a lecturer in the School of Computer and Information Science at Edith Cowan University where she lectures in networking, medical informatics and decision support systems. Trish has a background in medical computing and networking, and a keen interest in electronic information use. Trish is also undertaking her PhD in the use of electronic information and medical decision making.
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Journal of Information Warfare
The definitive publication for the best and latest research and analysis on information warfare, information operations, and cyber crime. Available in traditional hard copy or online.
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