Exploring the Sufficiency of Undergraduate Students’ Cybersecurity Knowledge Within Top Universitie’ Entrepreneurship Programs

Abstract

Small businesses using technology are at risk of cyberattacks and often do not have adequate cybersecurity knowledge, budgets, or dedicated security staff. Attackers know small businesses are accordingly vulnerable. An attack can result in severe losses or the closure of business, making this knowledge critical. Businesses ownership can originate with newly graduated entrepreneurship students, so that sample is selected for this study to determine if cybersecurity knowledge is gained through undergraduate curriculum. The preliminary findings of the study imply that entrepreneurship education might be enhanced with coursework that would help future small businesses avoid becoming victims of cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity Knowledge Deterioration and the role of Gamification Intervention

“…Though, the study was conducted in USA, it would be interesting to investigate on a different populace. Moreover, Raineri and Fudge [9] explored the sufficiency of cybersecurity knowledge among undergraduate students enrolled for entrepreneurship programs. It is paramount to note that small businesses that utilise technology are vulnerable to cyberattacks and unfortunately most times lack adequate cybersecurity knowledge, dedicated security personnel, as well as financial budgets [9].…”

“…Moreover, Raineri and Fudge [9] explored the sufficiency of cybersecurity knowledge among undergraduate students enrolled for entrepreneurship programs. It is paramount to note that small businesses that utilise technology are vulnerable to cyberattacks and unfortunately most times lack adequate cybersecurity knowledge, dedicated security personnel, as well as financial budgets [9]. Therefore, from their findings, it was discovered that most students obtained knowledge of strong password development via personal study efforts.…”

“…Therefore, cybersecurity knowledge comprises the familiarization, experience, know-hows, and assimilation or understanding of individuals with regards to cybersecurity practices and cyber-threats, with the aim of ensuring cybersecurity assurance [8]. Thus, it is shocking yet imperative to state that majority of small-scale technologyinclined businesses, are vulnerable to cyberattacks and most times lack the adequate knowledge of cybersecurity alongside dedicated cybersecurity personnel and financial capacity to tackle such menace [9,10]. Thence, the demand for acquiring cybersecurity knowledge is of paramount inevitability for all cyber-users.…”

University Students' Risky Behavior In Online Environment During The Covid-19 Pandemic

“…Of the total number of students, 73% of respondents reached an average cyber risk assessment rate, and only 4% of respondents can be classified as a group with high judgment. Raineri and Fudge (2019) focused on business students at universities and private colleges in the United States. 78% of respondents said they use strong passwords.…”