Vladlena Benson

Vladlena Benson is the Academic Relations and Research Director at ISACA LC and Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of West London. She is a specialist in technology governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and a Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)-certified Cyber Security Risk Management Frameworks practitioner. She is currently working with UK businesses on privacy and cyber security initiatives, such as the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and privacy compliance. Prof Benson's research areas cover: information privacy; cyber victimization; gender and culture differences in online behavior; digital rights and the cyber vulnerability of young people. Her work also relates to religious orientation, digital behavior and privacy on social media. She is a strong advocate for increasing diversity in the cyber security work force, and actively endeavors to bring more female talent into the digital economy. As part of her research, she currently runs a number of projects to help target the digital skills crisis - developing tools for opening up cyberspace entrepreneurship opportunities from an early age. As a result of her work in this area, Prof Benson was recognized at the Women in IT Awards 2017 for helping the development of career opportunities for women in cyber security

Publications

Understanding the Relationship Between Cybercrime and Human Behavior Through Criminological Theories and Social Networking Sites
Understanding the Relationship Between Cybercrime and Human Behavior Through Criminological Theories and Social Networking Sites
Anne-Marie Mohammed, Vladlena Benson, George Saridakis. © 2020. 11 pages.
This article seeks to gain a better understanding of how to address some of the challenges in the digital world. In order to do this, the authors presented some of the emerging...
Emerging Threats for the Human Element and Countermeasures in Current Cyber Security Landscape
Emerging Threats for the Human Element and Countermeasures in Current Cyber Security Landscape
Vladlena Benson, John McAlaney, Lara A. Frumkin. © 2019. 6 pages.
The chapter presents an overview of emerging issues in the psychology of human behaviour and the evolving nature of cyber threats. It reflects on the role of social engineering...
Psychological and Behavioral Examinations in Cyber Security
Psychological and Behavioral Examinations in Cyber Security
John McAlaney, Lara A. Frumkin, Vladlena Benson. © 2018. 334 pages.
Cyber security has become a topic of concern over the past decade. As many individual and organizational activities continue to evolve digitally, it is important to examine the...
Emerging Threats for the Human Element and Countermeasures in Current Cyber Security Landscape
Emerging Threats for the Human Element and Countermeasures in Current Cyber Security Landscape
Vladlena Benson, John McAlaney, Lara A. Frumkin. © 2018. 6 pages.
The chapter presents an overview of emerging issues in the psychology of human behaviour and the evolving nature of cyber threats. It reflects on the role of social engineering...
Measuring the Social Impact: How Social Media Affects Higher Education Institutions
Measuring the Social Impact: How Social Media Affects Higher Education Institutions
Vladlena Benson, Stephanie Morgan. © 2018. 18 pages.
Effective social media usage has particular challenges for HE institutions. The many opportunities afforded by social media, increasingly demanded by students, have negative...
Analyzing the Strategic Role of Social Networking in Firm Growth and Productivity
Analyzing the Strategic Role of Social Networking in Firm Growth and Productivity
Vladlena Benson, Ronald Tuninga, George Saridakis. © 2017. 525 pages.
Social media platforms have emerged as an influential and popular tool in the digital era. No longer limited to just personal use, the applications of social media have expanded...
Justifying the ROI of Social Media Investment in Education
Justifying the ROI of Social Media Investment in Education
Vladlena Benson, Stephanie Morgan. © 2016. 13 pages.
To invest or not to invest? In the context of Higher Education, the decision around social media adoption is ultimately driven by the end users—students—increasingly demanding in...
Implications of Social Media Use in Personal and Professional Settings
Implications of Social Media Use in Personal and Professional Settings
Vladlena Benson, Stephanie Morgan. © 2015. 362 pages.
Social technology is quickly becoming a vital tool in our personal, educational, and professional lives. However, while social networking helps the world stay connected, its use...
Cutting-Edge Technologies and Social Media Use in Higher Education
Cutting-Edge Technologies and Social Media Use in Higher Education
Vladlena Benson, Stephanie Morgan. © 2014. 436 pages.
The inclusion of social media in higher education has transformed the way instructors teach and students learn. In order to effectively reach their students in this networked...
Justifying the ROI of Social Media Investment in Education
Justifying the ROI of Social Media Investment in Education
Vladlena Benson, Stephanie Morgan. © 2014. 14 pages.
To invest or not to invest? In the context of Higher Education, the decision around social media adoption is ultimately driven by the end users—students—increasingly demanding in...
A Framework for Knowledge Management in Higher Education Using Social Networking
A Framework for Knowledge Management in Higher Education Using Social Networking
Vladlena Benson, Stephanie Morgan, Hemamali Tennakoon. © 2012. 11 pages.
Recent years show an increase in the popularity of online social networking among the younger generation that opens up possibilities for educators to use it as a higher education...
Social Networking and Trust: Is Personalisation the Only Defence Technique?
Social Networking and Trust: Is Personalisation the Only Defence Technique?
Vladlena Benson. © 2011. 10 pages.
Based on the literature review of the theory of trust, this chapter aims to provide an insight into trust formation on social networking sites (SNS). An overview of the current...