Cybersecurity Risk Modeling in Library Information Infrastructure

Abstract

The digitization of library services has remarkably enhanced access to knowledge and information, as well as management. Nonetheless, this change has also introduced multi-layered cybersecurity issues that put the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of library information systems at risk. This paper proposes a comprehensive method for modeling cybersecurity risks specific to libraries, targeting threats, security gaps, and the impact of cyber incidents. The study employs a tiered risk assessment model, which categorizes risks into technological, organizational, and user-based domains. The model employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches for risk level assessment using methods such as threat index matrices, attack surface analysis, and various scoring on the probability-impact scale. Common vulnerabilities, such as excessive permissive access control, the absence of access restriction protocols, obsolete software, and inadequate user knowledge, are examined through case studies on academic and public libraries. The mitigation strategies proposed in this research are designed to comply with international cybersecurity standards, enhance resilience and mastery in incident response, and strategically address biases in cybersecurity policies and resource allocation frameworks for decision-makers. With the developed model, the frameworks help sustain the protection of digital resources and the continuous delivery of library services.