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Description
Research Methods for Cyber Security teaches scientific methods for generating impactful knowledge, validating theories, and adding critical rigor to the cyber security field. This book shows how to develop a research plan, beginning by starting research with a question, then offers an introduction to the broad range of useful research methods for cyber security research: observational, mathematical, experimental, and applied. Each research method chapter concludes with recommended outlines and suggested templates for submission to peer reviewed venues. This book concludes with information on cross-cutting issues within cyber security research.

Cyber security research contends with numerous unique issues, such as an extremely fast environment evolution, adversarial behavior, and the merging of natural and social science phenomena. Research Methods for Cyber Security addresses these concerns and much more by teaching readers not only the process of science in the context of cyber security research, but providing assistance in execution of research as well.

Key Features
Presents research methods from a cyber security science perspective
Catalyzes the rigorous research necessary to propel the cyber security field forward
Provides a guided method selection for the type of research being conducted, presented in the context of real-world usage
Readership
Cyber security researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and practitioners

Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction to Science

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
What is Science
Types of Science
Science is Messy
From Ptolemy to Einstein-Science and the Discovery of the Nature of the Sky
Summary and Conclusions
Endnotes
Chapter 2. Science and Cyber Security

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Defining Cyber Space
Defining Cyber Security
Cyber Security Fundamentals
Cyber Security Controls Overview
Defining a Science of Cyber Security
Challenges in Achieving Security in Cyber Space
Further Reading
Endnotes
Chapter 3. Starting Your Research

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Starting Your Research
Research before the Research
Selecting Your Research Path
Conferences and Journals
Endnotes
Part II: Observational Research Methods

Chapter 4. Exploratory Study

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Knowledge by Inference
Types of Studies
Gathering Data
Exploratory Method Selection
Exploratory Study Method Examples
Analysis Bias
The Search for a Causal Relationship
Reporting Your Results
Endnotes
Chapter 5. Descriptive Study

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Descriptive Study Methods
Observation Method Selection
Gathering Data
Data Analysis
Descriptive Study Method Examples
Reporting your Results
Endnotes
Chapter 6. Machine Learning

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
What is Machine Learning
Categories of Machine Learning
Debugging Machine Learning
Bayesian Network Mathematical Preliminaries and Model Properties
Hidden Markov Models
Discussion
Sample Format
Endnotes
Part III: Mathematical Research Methods

Chapter 7. Theoretical Research

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Background
Challenges in Development of Cyber Security Science Theory
Example Theoretical Research Construction
Reporting Your Results
Endnotes
Chapter 8. Using Simulation for Research

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Defining Simulation
When Should Simulation Be Used
Defining What to Model
Instantiating a Model
Example Use Case
Paper Format
Endnotes
Part IV: Experimental Research Methods

Chapter 9. Hypothetico-deductive Research

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Purpose of Hypothesis-driven Experimentation
A Proper Hypothesis
Experimentation
Analysis
Integrating the Theory with Results
Reporting Your Results
Endnotes
Chapter 10. Quasi-experimental Research

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
True versus Quasi-experiment
Cyber Drivers for Quasi-experimental Design
Quasi-experiment Research Methods
Reporting Your Results
Endnotes
Part V: Applied Research Methods

Chapter 11. Applied Experimentation

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Building From a Theory
Methods of Applied Experimentation
Benchmarking
Reporting Your Results
Validation Testing
Independent Variables
Dependent Variables
Experimental Design
Problems With Validation Testing
Reporting Your Results
Endnotes
Chapter 12. Applied Observational Study

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Applied Study Types
Applied Observation Method Selection
Data Collection and Analysis
Applied Exploratory Study: Stress Test
Applied Descriptive Study: Case Study
Reporting Your Results
Endnote
Part VI: Additional Materials

Chapter 13. Instrumentation

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Understanding Your Data Needs
Overview of Data and Sensor Types
Controlled-testing Environments
Conclusion
Endnotes
Chapter 14. Addressing the Adversary

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Defining Adversary
The Challenge of Adversarial Research
Adversaries in Other Fields of Study
Different Ways to Think About Threats
Integrating Adversary Models into Research
Conclusions
Endnotes
Chapter 15. Scientific Ethics

Abstract
Chapter Objectives
Ethics for Science
History of Ethics in Cyber Security
Ethical Standards
Cyber Security Expert Classification
Cyber Security and the Law
Human Subjects Research
Ethical Use of Data
Individual Responsibility
Conclusion
Endnotes