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A Rights-Centered Cyber Resilience Framework for Higher Education Institutions

by Ali Munhaimin, Jerome Ofori-Kyeremeh, Leo Ofori-Kyeremeh, Richard Kyereh, Enock Gyabaa, Angela Nyame-Tabiri, Bright Osei Amankwatia, Victor Twene Dapaah, Francis Dartey
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 187 - Number 88
Year of Publication: 2026
Authors: Ali Munhaimin, Jerome Ofori-Kyeremeh, Leo Ofori-Kyeremeh, Richard Kyereh, Enock Gyabaa, Angela Nyame-Tabiri, Bright Osei Amankwatia, Victor Twene Dapaah, Francis Dartey
10.5120/ijca2026926523

Ali Munhaimin, Jerome Ofori-Kyeremeh, Leo Ofori-Kyeremeh, Richard Kyereh, Enock Gyabaa, Angela Nyame-Tabiri, Bright Osei Amankwatia, Victor Twene Dapaah, Francis Dartey . A Rights-Centered Cyber Resilience Framework for Higher Education Institutions. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 88 ( Mar 2026), 9-13. DOI=10.5120/ijca2026926523

@article{ 10.5120/ijca2026926523,
author = { Ali Munhaimin, Jerome Ofori-Kyeremeh, Leo Ofori-Kyeremeh, Richard Kyereh, Enock Gyabaa, Angela Nyame-Tabiri, Bright Osei Amankwatia, Victor Twene Dapaah, Francis Dartey },
title = { A Rights-Centered Cyber Resilience Framework for Higher Education Institutions },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Mar 2026 },
volume = { 187 },
number = { 88 },
month = { Mar },
year = { 2026 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 9-13 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume187/number88/a-rights-centered-cyber-resilience-framework-for-higher-education-institutions/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2026926523 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
%0 Journal Article
%1 2026-03-20T22:55:20.783973+05:30
%A Ali Munhaimin
%A Jerome Ofori-Kyeremeh
%A Leo Ofori-Kyeremeh
%A Richard Kyereh
%A Enock Gyabaa
%A Angela Nyame-Tabiri
%A Bright Osei Amankwatia
%A Victor Twene Dapaah
%A Francis Dartey
%T A Rights-Centered Cyber Resilience Framework for Higher Education Institutions
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%@ 0975-8887
%V 187
%N 88
%P 9-13
%D 2026
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

The rapid digitalisation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has fundamentally transformed how universities deliver instruction, manage research outputs, store sensitive data, and participate in global academic networks. Cloud-based platforms, learning management systems, digital libraries, biometric authentication, and AI-driven administrative tools now underpin modern academic ecosystems. While these technologies enhance accessibility, efficiency, and pedagogical innovation, they also expose institutions to sophisticated cybersecurity threats and ethical challenges. Increasingly frequent attacks, including ransomware, data breaches, intrusive monitoring, algorithmic bias, and opaque third-party data policies, threaten institutional credibility, operational continuity, and user trust. This paper presents a rights-centred cyber resilience framework designed to strengthen HEI cybersecurity while safeguarding digital rights. The framework integrates strong institutional leadership, participatory governance, risk-informed decision-making, capacity-building programs, curricular integration, and robust oversight mechanisms. It emphasises that cybersecurity and digital-rights protection are mutually supportive priorities. By addressing technical, ethical, cultural, and pedagogical dimensions, the framework provides a comprehensive approach to resilience, ensuring privacy, autonomy, and academic freedom across the university community.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Cybersecurity Digital Rights Higher Education Risk Management Governance Resilience cloud‑hosted services learning management systems (LMS) biometric authentication AI‑driven administrative tools digital libraries

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