A Holistic View of Cybersecurity Education Requirements

Furnell, Steven; Vasileiou, Ismini

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“…Protecting shared information from these threats requires implementing cybersecurity measures in line with Information Security Management guidelines. (Furnell & Vasileiou, 2022). Distance education, initiated in the 1970s, has witnessed significant growth with the advent of the Internet.…”

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Awareness of cyber security aspects in distance education

Al-Fatlawi

2024

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In the ever-evolving landscape of information technology, its remarkable advancements are accompanied by a dark underbelly -the surge of digital crime. This necessitates the establishment of robust security measures within the digital realm. Cybersecurity is a pivotal technological development on the global stage, safeguarding data, networks, and electronic systems from debilitating attacks that jeopardize their integrity and wield significant influence in international relations. This study delves into assessing cyber security awareness in distance education, encompassing participants ranging from employees and university students to researchers and academics. The primary objective of this research is to underscore the pivotal role of cybersecurity education and the importance of cultivating an awareness of security threats in the education reform process. Furthermore, this paper posits the potential evolution of instructional techniques for cybersecurity through implementing machine learning and security analytics models. It provides a comprehensive overview of the contemporary cybersecurity landscape and technological advancements. Employing a quantitative descriptive analytical approach, the study reveals that participants exhibit moderate awareness regarding cyber security concepts, risks, and violations. Notably, there are no statistically significant differences at the .05 level. To enhance public awareness and facilitate active engagement in disseminating cyber security awareness, the study recommends the development of tailored distance learning curricula and the creation of sophisticated virtual learning environments. These measures are pivotal in fortifying our digital defenses and ensuring a safer digital future.

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Awareness of cyber security aspects in distance education

Al-Fatlawi

2024

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“…Furnell & Vasileiou also emphasize that CS is often seen as someone else's problem, with the result that the very parties who should be involved in it instead distance themselves from it. For example, end users often seem to assume that their employer, ISP, or some other party takes care of their security needs [40]. In reality, they themselves as individuals play an important role because no matter what steps are taken elsewhere, there will be some threats that reach them directly [40].…”

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“…For example, end users often seem to assume that their employer, ISP, or some other party takes care of their security needs [40]. In reality, they themselves as individuals play an important role because no matter what steps are taken elsewhere, there will be some threats that reach them directly [40]. So, individuals will find that they need to make security-related decisions, and they clearly need some level of awareness and understanding to do so [40].…”

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“…In reality, they themselves as individuals play an important role because no matter what steps are taken elsewhere, there will be some threats that reach them directly [40]. So, individuals will find that they need to make security-related decisions, and they clearly need some level of awareness and understanding to do so [40]. On the other hand, companies may unrealistically assume that their employees should already have acquired general CS awareness elsewhere and feel that they do not have to take full responsibility [40].…”

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German SMEs and “Home Office”: Narrative-Driven Game-Based Awareness Raising with Long-Term Efficacy

C. Scholl

2023

Reimagining Education - The Role of E-Learning, Creativity, and Technology in the Post-Pandemic Era

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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a large, sustained shift to working from home. This sudden shift to a new environment rapidly increased the opportunities for cyberattacks on individuals. The employees of small- and medium-sized companies can be seen as a major new target for cyberattacks because cybercrime prevention is often neglected in home offices. Human beings are the current target of cyberattacks as well as the last line of defense, especially when technology fails. Awareness of cyber situations is an essential aspect of managing information security risks. Continuous information security awareness measures targeted to all employees are an existential necessity for companies if they are to develop their digitization successfully. The article illustrates a German project developing an overall scenario with a mix of measures for companies designed to raise such awareness. Analog and digital narrative serious games with interactive and discursive elements focused on the home office are described in detail as a part of the overall scenario. They must be carefully designed and used within a practice-oriented mix for the target groups, so that information security is made tangible and comprehensible. All materials will be made available for noncommercial use in German on the project website by September 2023.

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“…Many college students are aware of smartphone security issues, but they are also unaware of all security threats and proper security safeguards [ 38 ]. Some of the latest works on cybersecurity awareness are [ 39 – 42 ].…”

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Cybersecurity Awareness Based on Software and E-mail Security with Statistical Analysis

Alqahtani

2022

Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience

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The aim of this study is to discover the impact of software security and e-mail security on overall cybersecurity among the students of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam. Another main purpose to conduct this study is to know the level of knowledge students have in the developing countries about the cybersecurity and how much are they mindful of cyber-attacks and the level of awareness among the university students. Two important hypotheses were studied to discover their importance in awareness of cybersecurity. One is software security, and the other is e-mail security. A total of 11 relevant questions were drafted, and then these questions were distributed among the university students, and around 390 responded to the questionnaires. Statistical analysis was performed on the responses using tools. Initial tests such as validity and reliability test, feasibility test of a variable, correlation test, multicollinearity test, multiple regression, and Heteroskedasticity test were conducted using SPSS. And furthermore, multiple linear regression model and coefficient of determination, hypothesis test, ANOVA test, and partial test were conducted using ANOVA. The outcome of the analysis is software security variable (X1) that has a significant and positive effect on cybersecurity awareness ( p value ≤0.001, β = 0.192). This shows that having a thorough understanding of software security can raise cybersecurity awareness up to 19.2%. E-mail security variable (X2) has a significant and positive effect on cybersecurityawareness ( p -value ≤0.000). This shows that having a thorough understanding of email security can raise cybersecurity awareness up to 31.3%. Software security (X1) and e-mail security (X2) variables simultaneously have a significant effect on cybersecurity awareness ( p -value ≤0.000) with a correlation coefficient of 12.1% (R2 = 0.121). This shows that the independent variable used can explain the level of cybersecurity awareness up to 12.1%. Research results show that students are aware of software or application updates. Furthermore, students’ awareness of email security is also good.

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A Holistic View of Cybersecurity Education Requirements

Cited by 4 publications

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Awareness of cyber security aspects in distance education

Awareness of cyber security aspects in distance education

German SMEs and “Home Office”: Narrative-Driven Game-Based Awareness Raising with Long-Term Efficacy

Cybersecurity Awareness Based on Software and E-mail Security with Statistical Analysis

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