Cybersecurity Awareness and Capacities of SMEs

Erdogan, Gencer; Halvorsrud, Ragnhild; Boletsis, Costas; Tverdal, Simeon; Pickering, John

doi:10.5220/0011609600003405

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“…The results of descriptive analysis of Erdogan et al's [44] self-modi cation of the cybersecurity scale are shown in Table 2. We conclude that the average score on the scale is 38.60 out of 70, indicating a 55.14% level of cybersecurity.…”

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“…We analyze a questionnaire consisting of 200 responses from SMEs in a historically coal-dependent and coal-transformation region in Poland. An important contribution is in the rst step to standardizing the questions associated with the cybersecurity survey, as the original source [44] has not yet been implemented. We contribute to the literature by concluding the following:…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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“…Moreover, survey research is a suitable tool to narrow the gap between practice and theory, whereby practitioners are being asked by academics for their insights at scale and economically [43]. The questions were chosen according to Erdogan et al [44]. Our survey focused on screening three categories of cybersecurity in SMEs in the Silesian region of Poland:…”

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“…Three components had eigenvalues greater than 1, which was con rmed by a scree plot. The distribution of items into our components follows the item distribution of Erdogan et al [44]. The reliability of the individual components ranged from α=0.56 to α=0.92.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…We surveyed cybersecurity using 10 items selected from the original Erdogan et al questionnaire [44]. The items were selected based on their relevance to our research.…”

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Unveiling the Impact of Ownership Structure on SMEs’ Cybersecurity Perceptions

Pekarcik,

Safar,

Rutecka

et al. 2024

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As we move towards a more digitalized and interconnected world, new cybersecurity challenges emerge. While most research focuses on large companies, this study aims to fill a gap in the existing literature by exploring cybersecurity issues in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in relation to non-technical, soft-skill, and intellectual capital aspects. This study examines the interplay between cybersecurity awareness, perception, and ownership structure in SMEs in the Silesian Region of Poland. Unlike the majority of cybersecurity literature, our focus is on how ownership structure influences risk perception. We surveyed 200 SMEs and utilized hierarchical and simple linear regression analyses to assess the relationships between these factors and financial performance. Our results indicate that larger enterprises and those without a family-owned structure exhibit significantly higher levels of cybersecurity. Additionally, we found a positive correlation between cybersecurity and a firm's financial performance and overall health. These findings underscore the importance of cybersecurity awareness and practices for the growth and stability of SMEs.

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“…We surveyed cybersecurity using 10 items selected from the original Erdogan et al questionnaire [44]. The items were selected based on their relevance to our research.…”

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