Cyber security trend analysis using web of science: A bibliometric analysis

ABSTRACT

Post COVID-19, it is almost certain that most IT/ ITES enabled industries will harness the capabilities of the cloud to promote remote working culture. With organizations going online, it is evident that probability of cyber-attacks will spike exponentially. Therefore it is very crucial for all digitally enabled industries to keep abreast with the current trends, concerns, and on-going research in the field of cyber-security (Gochhait, Shou, & Fazalbhoy, 2020). To enhance this study, the research has been conducted from the year when the first paper in the field of cyber security was published to date,which is from 1998-2020. The extensive trend analysis has been conducted using bibliometric analysis taking into consideration various parameters for analysis. The research uses Web of Science directory for data analysis, studying approximately 2184 records to enlighten the scholars around the world. This research will help academicians, students, and experts to get a complete idea of the development of cyber-security as a research field.The analysishas revealed apositive growth in the literature. The sudden growth of publications was found after 2010 with about 300 published yearly in recent past.To name a few, IEEE, Elsevier and Springer were amongst the most popular publications for quality papers on cyber security. Countries like the US, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, and Canada have contributed significantly to the research related to cyber security. © 2020 Ubiquity Press. All rights reserved.