Mitigating Cyber Risks Affecting Artists
Lehväslaiho, Matias (2024)
2024
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This thesis aims to determine cyber risks that impact artists, and to develop a plan for helping reduce these risks. The work was commissioned by a professional artist who has become increasingly alarmed about cyber threats. The artist is concerned on behalf of both them and the artist community, which led to this thesis having two main objectives. The first is to help develop the client's own risk and security related practices, and the second is to develop a method to be used for helping the artist community.
The client's concerns and practices were assessed through an interview, while artist community members were asked to fill in an online questionnaire. These research methods aimed to help establish the artists’ self-perceived knowledge, practical skills, experiences with cyber threats, and needs for guidance.
The theoretical framework explores knowledge on the digital environment and artists' practices, identifying key vulnerabilities and broader implications of cybersecurity for freelancers working with digital platforms.
Key findings revealed varying levels of cybersecurity knowledge and an open attitude towards receiving help. The client interview highlighted specific vulnerabilities, such as lack of backup protocols and overreliance on informal community alerts. Common identified risks include intellectual property theft, social media-related threats, data breaches, and inadequate security measures.
Data analysis led to the development of a workshop series to instruct and guide the artist community members, and to help them guide each other. Recommendations for the client include the implementation of data backup strategies and improving their social media account security.
Targeted education and community-based support are crucial for enhancing cybersecurity practices among artists.
The client's concerns and practices were assessed through an interview, while artist community members were asked to fill in an online questionnaire. These research methods aimed to help establish the artists’ self-perceived knowledge, practical skills, experiences with cyber threats, and needs for guidance.
The theoretical framework explores knowledge on the digital environment and artists' practices, identifying key vulnerabilities and broader implications of cybersecurity for freelancers working with digital platforms.
Key findings revealed varying levels of cybersecurity knowledge and an open attitude towards receiving help. The client interview highlighted specific vulnerabilities, such as lack of backup protocols and overreliance on informal community alerts. Common identified risks include intellectual property theft, social media-related threats, data breaches, and inadequate security measures.
Data analysis led to the development of a workshop series to instruct and guide the artist community members, and to help them guide each other. Recommendations for the client include the implementation of data backup strategies and improving their social media account security.
Targeted education and community-based support are crucial for enhancing cybersecurity practices among artists.