Quarterly Journal of Information and Communication Technology ​
Keywords = Security
Number of Articles: 14
Approaches to Address the Challenge of Intrusion in Cloud Computing Services

Approaches to Address the Challenge of Intrusion in Cloud Computing Services

Volume 6, Issue 3, Winter 2026, Pages 76-88

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2026.729994

Hossein Mansouri

Abstract  Nowadays, cloud computing is the preferred choice of any organization based on information and communication technology due to its flexible services and outstanding pay-as-you-go features. Some cloud-based networks face various security challenges due to the lack of fixed infrastructure and centralized management. However, the security and privacy of cloud computing systems is a fundamental problem of cloud computing due to their distributed architecture and vulnerability to unwanted inputs. The role of unwanted attack detection systems in cloud security is very important because it acts as a preventive security layer and, in addition to identifying known attacks, can detect many unknown attacks. In this article, we intend to review these systems and describe approaches to deal with the challenge of intrusion into cloud computing services.

Exploring the Security Aspects of Blockchain Technology: Challenges and Prospects

Exploring the Security Aspects of Blockchain Technology: Challenges and Prospects

Volume 6, Issue 2, Summer 2025, Pages 49-58

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2025.730011

Maryam Rezaee, Ali Mohammadpoor

Abstract Blockchain technology, with its unique features such as decentralization, transparency, security, and immutability, has brought about a significant transformation in various technological fields. This article aims to comprehensively review the security aspects of blockchain, its challenges, and future prospects. First, the fundamental concepts of blockchain, various consensus algorithms, and cryptographic techniques used in it are described. Then, the diverse applications of blockchain in fields such as finance, IoT, energy, health, and privacy are analyzed. An important part of the article is dedicated to blockchain security issues, including network attacks, code vulnerabilities, smart contract attacks, and data protection. Finally, security measures and vulnerability analysis tools are introduced, and research trends are presented to develop more scalable and secure systems. The results show that while blockchain has high potential, it cannot be used sustainably and widely without considering the existing security issues and challenges. Therefore, addressing these challenges, along with leveraging new technologies, will be the key to success in the future development of blockchain. This paper can be used as a reference for further research in the field of blockchain security and the development of related technologies.

Improving Security and Privacy in the Internet of Things Based on Blockchain Technology

Improving Security and Privacy in the Internet of Things Based on Blockchain Technology

Volume 5, Issue 4, Winter 2025, Pages 15-24

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2025.723054

Reza Ghaffari

Abstract As a smart and effective technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) plays a very important role in today's technology-driven world. This technology refers to a set of computer and technology-driven communications and interactions such as sensors, processing units, software and hardware with other devices and systems, that are connected and linked via the Internet or other communication networks. On the other hand, blockchain is a decentralized and distributed ledger that records transactions on many computers. This structure ensures that no single entity can access the entire chain to commit fraud. Each block in the chain contains a list of transactions, a time stamp and a cryptographic hash of the previous block, so each record created is unchangeable in a secure way. Blockchain technology, as one of the great innovations of the digital world, has been applied in many areas, including cybersecurity. Security is one of the fundamental challenges in the field of IoT, which can be enhanced and improved through blockchain. The purpose of this research is to analyze the solutions to improve security and privacy and to apply it in creating a privacy monitoring system in the Internet of Things based on blockchain technology. Finally, blockchain, with its unique features, can be an important tool in strengthening the security of the IoT against various threats and reducing risks. Using this technology in areas such as data protection, preventing information manipulation, and increasing the security of cloud systems can help reduce threats and improve digital security. Although there are challenges in the path of blockchain adoption and implementation, its benefits, especially in this area, are very significant.

Examining the Security Dimensions of Blockchain with a Focus on the E-Commerce Financial Transactions

Examining the Security Dimensions of Blockchain with a Focus on the E-Commerce Financial Transactions

Volume 5, Issue 3, Autumn 2024, Pages 1-9

Hamidpoor Ali, Mahdi Rahimi

Abstract Blockchain is a new technology whose purpose is to store and transfer any type of data in a decentralized manner. In this system, nodes are responsible for confirming and registering transactions, each of these nodes are distributed around the world and use different algorithms to perform their tasks correctly. In blockchain technology, data security has a very high value, and this technology can make our private information more secure and prevent the disclosure of this information. Blockchain security is ensured through various mechanisms, including advanced encryption techniques and mathematical models of behavior and decision making. Blockchain technology is the basic structure of most cryptosystems and what prevents the repetition or destruction of this type of digital currency and interference in the cycle of purchasing digital currency. In this article, in particular, blockchain security in the field of e-commerce is examined and cyber attacks against blockchain and challenges in this field are introduced.

Security Threats, Challenges, Procedures and Policies in Information Systems

Security Threats, Challenges, Procedures and Policies in Information Systems

Volume 4, Issue 3, Autumn 2023, Pages 34-42

mohammad Azadi

Abstract Nowadays, information systems as the hub of data processing and knowledge management play a vital and extensive role in digital societies. With the increasing development of technologies and the increase in the amount of information related to users and organizations, the security of information systems has become a complex and multi-dimensional challenge. In the field of security management in our information systems, we need a comprehensive understanding of all types of threats and challenges and providing approaches, policies, procedures and resources that are used to prevent security gaps, as well as protecting the system from all types of attacks affecting data and information. to be It is necessary to adopt a coherent and coordinated method to achieve the security processes of data and systems and it is necessary to understand the complexity of this category and provide comprehensive approaches based on its basic principles. Protection of information systems against unauthorized access or change to information, including storage, processing or transmission, and against denial of service to authorized users, is among the necessary measures to identify, document and deal with security threats in this area. According to the importance of the subject in this article, we will investigate the characteristics of security services of information systems in the environment of distributed networks, their importance and existing challenges and we will express effective policies and procedures to increase security in this area.

An Overview of Capabilities, Challenges and Prospects in the Android Operating System

An Overview of Capabilities, Challenges and Prospects in the Android Operating System

Volume 4, Issue 2, Summer 2023, Pages 40-49

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.708842

Fatemeh Saeedi, Hosein Shiri

Abstract Recently, due to the increasing use of smart communication devices, every day more companies and people are moving towards the production of mobile applications, so that their products can be used more. The Android operating system is one of the new technologies that is updated in a short time, it is upgraded and more features are quickly added to make it more efficient. The Android operating system is the first comprehensive and complete mobile operating system that has been published as an open source. Although the development of mobile applications based on the Android operating system, in addition to undeniable advantages, also brings challenges that were among the motivations and goals of this research. Therefore, according to the popularity and importance of different aspects of this operating system and inspired by the work done in this field, in this study we have tried to review the capabilities, functions, versions, challenges, perspectives and solutions to solve this problem and challenges in the Android operating system.

Towards Integrated Management Approach of Distribution Networks

Towards Integrated Management Approach of Distribution Networks

Volume 4, Issue 2, Summer 2023, Pages 60-69

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.708844

Saeed Soleymani

Abstract امروزه از چارچوب های مدیریت شبکه های توزیعی برای تهیه، بهره برداری، نگهداری و ایمن سازی زیرساخت های شبکه استفاده میشود. اساسا مدیریت صحیح شبکه های توزیعی نیازمند طیف وسیعی از فعالیت ها، روش ها، روال ها و استفاده از ابزارهای اجرایی، عملیاتی و نگهداری از سیستم های کامپیوتری می باشد. زمانی که موضوع حملات امنیتی در کمین شبکه مطرح می‌شود، اهمیت مدیریت جامع و نظارت روی داده هایی که در شبکه رد و بدل می‌شوند دوچندان خواهد بود. برای اینکه مدیران چنین شبکه هائی بتوانند به‌طور منظم روی لاگ‌های سیستم و چارچوب عملیاتی آن نظارت داشته باشد و مشکلات سخت‌افزاری، نرم‌افزاری و حملات امنیتی را شناسایی کند، نیاز به چارچوبی مدون است که مدیریت جامع و نظام مند شبکه را بر عهده بگیرد. چارچوبی که وقایع امنیتی را تجزیه‌وتحلیل کند، لاگ‌های سیستم را جمع‌آوری و دسته‌بندی کرده و در کل مدیریت و نظارت روی شبکه را به‌صورت متمرکز امکان‌پذیر کند. رویکرد مدیریت جامع شبکه های توزیعی مجموعه ای از سخت‌افزارهای ارتباطی و نرم‌افزارهای رابط کاربری و ملحقات را به صورت سامانه‌ای یکپارچه برای کنترل ابزارها و تجهیزات شبکه و نظارت بر عملکردها به خدمت میگیرد. دیدگاه مدیریت جامع شبکه های توزیعی منابع شبکه را به شکلی کارآمد، موثر و سریع در دسترس کاربران قرار میدهد. همچنین بهینه سازی شبکه با استفاده از تجزیه و تحلیل خطا و مدیریت عملکرد تضمین میشود. با استفاده از چارچوب های مدیریت جامع میتوان بهترین ابزارهای مناسب برای مدیریت، نظارت و کنترل شبکه را به کار گرفت تا در صورت نیاز، به چالش های پیش آمده در شبکه پاسخ دهند. در این مقاله قصد داریم درخصوص رویکرد دستیابی به مدیریت جامع شبکه های توزیعی و ابعاد آن تحقیق و بررسی نمائیم

Cyber Security in the Field of Internet of Things

Cyber Security in the Field of Internet of Things

Volume 4, Issue 1, Spring 2023, Pages 8-17

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.706757

marzyeh hoseinzadeh, Alireza Rezaei

Abstract The Internet of Things is a novel and popular technology in which the ability to send data through communication networks, either the Internet or intranet, is provided. Connecting more devices to the Internet will lead to security threats, and providing security in the Internet of Things is recognized as a necessity and can be considered as one of the most important challenges of the Internet of Things. Cyber security has always been one of the concerns of the Internet of Things field. Cyber security of the Internet of Things is a specific part of the technology field that focuses on the protection of devices and networks connected to the Internet of Things and includes various equipment, including mechanical machines and He mentioned digital, computing devices, technologies such as artificial intelligence, etc. Also, security breaches and privacy violations are some of the major challenges in this field that sometimes prevent the widespread use of the Internet of Things. Therefore, according to the necessity of research in this article, we will examine some related attacks and solutions in the field of Internet of Things cyber security.

Toward Safe Virtualization Solutions in Cloud Computing Environments

Toward Safe Virtualization Solutions in Cloud Computing Environments

Volume 3, Issue 3, Winter 2023, Pages 47-54

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2022.704029

Laleh Akbari

Abstract Cloud computing is a processing model that has attracted the attention of researchers due to its flexibility, rapid expansion and low cost, and it provides the shared use of services without the need for ownership and management of resources in the network environment. On the other hand, cloud computing is a pool of virtual computer resources. Resource virtualization in cloud computing allows heavy tasks to be performed faster and with less dependence on physical resources. Although cloud computing has become very popular among users, security problems are considered as a big obstacle for users to use cloud computing systems. Data security and virtualization security are two important security issues in cloud computing. In this article, we examine the dimensions of virtualization security in cloud computing environments.

Security Aspects in the Kernel of Distributed Operating Systems

Security Aspects in the Kernel of Distributed Operating Systems

Volume 3, Issue 4, Autumn 2022, Pages 9-16

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2023.705651

Maryam Latifi

Abstract Nowadays, due to the large amount of information and the need of rapid processing, the need for computers with up-to-date and efficient operating systems with high processing power is felt. During the last decades, progress in the field of information technology has made available fast distribution systems. Distributed systems are one of the best solutions to achieve the above goal. By placing computer systems on the platform of the distribution network, it is possible to create a high processing power, whose complexity and organization are hidden from the eyes of users and in addition, it brings us the availability of resources and scalability. Securing the core of distributed operating systems is a necessity that can help improve the security of information technology in distributed network environments. In order to fundamentally implement this process, it is necessary to create an expert security team. Also, in addition to the technical review and the implementation of protection settings and access controls, there is a need to develop new methods and tools to study the sequence of certain or possible protection operations in the core of distributed operating systems. In this article, we are going to examine the security aspects in the core of distributed operating systems.

Functions of the Security Dimensions in the Internet of Things

Functions of the Security Dimensions in the Internet of Things

Volume 3, Issue 2, Summer 2022, Pages 8-13

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2022.699801

Gh. Vatanian

Abstract  The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. Internet of Things security is a subset of cybersecurity that focuses on protecting, monitoring and remediating threats related to the Internet of Things, or the network of connected devices that collect, store, and share data over the Internet. IoT security challenges can be very controversial because many IoT devices are not built with strong security. Security risk in IoT is critical because the sensitivity of the data IoT devices collect and store, as well as the systems they manage, is much greater than traditional personal network security strategies. In this article, we discuss the functions of the security aspects of the Internet of Things.
 

Development of Electronic Government Services, Challenges, Prospects and Opportunities

Development of Electronic Government Services, Challenges, Prospects and Opportunities

Volume 3, Issue 2, Summer 2022, Pages 36-42

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2022.699815

M. Shahidi

Abstract Today, the adoption of new technologies helps governments to provide digital and electronic government services to citizens as efficiently as possible. Electronic government is a characteristic of digital and technology-oriented government services that has emerged with the growth of the role of information technology and new characteristics in information and knowledge-based societies and tries to show the dynamic role of governance in such societies. Electronic government is a huge and important step to advance international communication and as one of the subsets of information technology, it has enabled governments to provide information and services efficiently in the minimum time and at the lowest cost using modern technologies. . It also grants people the necessary facilities for proper access to government information and services, improving the quality of services and providing wider opportunities with lower cost and higher effectiveness to participate in democratic processes and institutions. Considering the importance of e-government services as a driver in creating social and cultural changes, in this article we intend to examine the achievements and opportunities created by the use of e-government services along with the challenges and issues facing the establishment of e-government in societies.

Security Feasibility in Cloud Services, Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects

Security Feasibility in Cloud Services, Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects

Volume 3, Issue 1, Spring 2022, Pages 39-45

https://doi.org/10.22034/apj.2022.253960

Marziyeh Ahmadimoghadam

Abstract Cloud computing is a new computing model that includes network computing, distributed computing; Parallel computing, virtualization technology, applied and auxiliary computing and other computer technologies originated. The security issue of cloud computing is very important and this issue can prevent the rapid development of cloud computing. If a security problem occurs for cloud computing, it can no longer be used on a large scale, and its rapid and widespread use by people will decrease. The two security issues of data privacy and service availability are among the issues that are raised about the security issue of cloud computing and are among its key security issues. Applying a security method alone cannot solve the security problem of cloud computing; Rather, a wide range of technologies, as well as new technologies and strategies, must be used together to protect the entire cloud computing system. This article introduces some fundamental cloud computing systems and the problem of security feasibility of cloud computing and existing risks and its related strategy as challenges, opportunities and perspectives of this field, according to the ideas and characteristics of cloud computing.  

Threats and Approaches for Security in e-commerce services

Threats and Approaches for Security in e-commerce services

Volume 2, Issue 3, Summer 2021, Pages 7-13

Ali Mohammadpoor

Abstract Today, e-commerce has become a way of doing business in the modern world. Basically, e-commerce can not grow enough without security. To achieve a dynamic e-commerce, we must implement security in it within the framework of principles, so that we can use it as a sustainable sample of business. Security issues, unauthorized users, viruses and the like are terrifying for companies at any level of internet connection. Most companies focus on their hardware and software to deal with these problems. Understanding security threats and risks, especially the dangers of e-commerce, can be a great help in designing and building a secure infrastructure. This article discusses various ways to reduce security threats, especially in cases where the greatest threat is posed by unauthorized users, viruses and other forms of network intrusion; Finally, security approaches, recommendations and solutions to deal with these threats are provided.