In this special issue our focus is on Cyber-Security within the context of Developing Countries. Of particular relevance are papers that offer theoretical or design science contributions that relate to the concepts of Cyber-Security within the context of National Development agendas. The related concept of Cyber-Power (i.e. the ability to use cyberspace to create advantages and influence events within & outside of cyberspace) is also relevant to this special issue.

Topics of relevance to this special issue include but are not limited to the following:

o   Norms for Cyber-Security in Developing Countries o   Cyber-Warfare & National Development; o   Cyber-Peace & National Development o   Cyber-Power & Destabilization o   National Security, Disinformation & National Development o   Cyber-Security and the Protection of Children o   Cyber-Security Impact Assessment for ICT	o   Cloud Computing & the Protection of Critical National Assets o   Trust and Data Security o   Cyber-Security Infrastructure for Developing Countries o   Designing Effective & Efficient Cyber-Security Solutions for Developing Countries o   Capacity Building for Cyber-Security for Developing Countries
o   Security, Trust and Privacy o   Best Practice Model for Cyber-Security for Development o   Effective E-Government & Cyber Security o   Social Media/Networks & Cyber Security o   Cellular and broadband wireless nets  o   Laws & Regulations for Cyber Security o   Public Utilities & Cyber-Security	o   Cyber-Security Readiness Index for Developing Countries o   Internet  protocols and policies to thwart fraud o   Organizational security implementation o   Identification & Protection of Critical Information Infrastructures o   Knowledge Management & Cyber-Crimes o   Impact of Culture on Cyber-Security

 Paper Submission Instructions

Authors are invited to submit original papers using the journal submission and reviewing web site https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/itd. The papers should follow the author’s instructions at the site and indicate “Cyber Security for Development” special issue when uploading their papers. Submissions to the special issue should be full research papers (maximum 21 pages or 9000 words) or practice papers of about (4000 words). After initial screening, papers are reviewed by selected members of the editorial board and peers from an international pool for quality, consistency and research contribution. Authors are welcome to nominate one of the special issue editors or preferred reviewers when submitting their paper. Particular attention is paid to the use of the chosen research method. Papers submitted to this journal must contain original results and must not be submitted elsewhere while being evaluated for the Journal of Information Technology for Development. Detailed submission guidelines can be found at: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=0268-1102&linktype=44.

Timeline and Review Guidelines

Deadline for manuscripts:                          September 15, 2012
Preliminary notice to authors:                    December 15, 2012
Revision Due:                                                        February 15, 2013
Final Manuscript Due:                                 April 30, 2013