How exposure to different opinions impacts the life cycle of social media

Rad, Armin Ashouri; Jalali, Mohammad S.; Rahmandad, Hazhir

doi:10.1007/s10479-017-2554-8

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“…Finally, systems thinking in general and system dynamics modeling in particular are not new approaches in the area of information science and technology (e.g., see [23,24]), yet they are rarely applied to cybersecurity-especially to the business and management aspects of cybersecurity. Our simulation game views the problem of investment from a systematic perspective.…”

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Decision-making and biases in cybersecurity capability development: Evidence from a simulation game experiment

Jalali

Siegel

Madnick

2019

The Journal of Strategic Information Systems

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We developed a simulation game to study the effectiveness of decision-makers in overcoming two complexities in building cybersecurity capabilities: potential delays in capability development; and uncertainties in predicting cyber incidents. Analyzing 1,479 simulation runs, we compared the performances of a group of experienced professionals with those of an inexperienced control group. Experienced subjects did not understand the mechanisms of delays any better than inexperienced subjects; however, experienced subjects were better able to learn the need for proactive decision-making through an iterative process. Both groups exhibited similar errors when dealing with the uncertainty of cyber incidents. Our findings highlight the importance of training for decision-makers with a focus on systems thinking skills, and lay the groundwork for future research on uncovering mental biases about the complexities of cybersecurity. development. albeit inadvertently-introduce new, more subtle vulnerabilities. Research also suggests that attackers in cyberspace are not only rational and motivated by economic incentives [6], but also act strategically in identifying targets and approaches [7]-in other words, "The good guys are getting better, but the bad guys are getting badder faster" [8]. Perhaps there was a time a decade ago when cybersecurity was only a matter of "if" an organization was going to be compromised, but today it has become a question of "when," and "at what level."Despite the proliferation of cyberattack capabilities and their potential implications, many organizations still perform poorly with respect to cybersecurity management. These companies ignore or underestimate cyber risks, or rely solely on generic off-the-shelf cybersecurity solutions. A mere 19% of chief information security officers (CISOs) are confident that their companies can effectively address a cybersecurity incident [9]. In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack-a type of malware that blocks access to computer systems until a ransom is paid-affected companies worldwide, even though a patch for the exploited Windows vulnerabilities had been made available by Microsoft months earlier in March 2017 [10]. As data grows in size and value, the increase of cyber risks and escalation of privacy concerns demand that managers improve their approach to cybersecurity capability development-interventions to build such capabilities typically include improvements to technology already in place, in addition to the purchase of new technology, talent acquisition, and training, among other activities. Research objective and approachThe importance of being proactive in cybersecurity capability development is well understoodit is more cost effective than taking a reactionary approach and reduces failure rates [11].Although many executives and decision-makers are becoming aware of the significance of cybersecurity, a major question remains unanswered: Are experienced managers more proactive than inexperienced individuals in building cybersecurity capabilities? F...

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Decision-making and biases in cybersecurity capability development: Evidence from a simulation game experiment

Jalali

Siegel

Madnick

2019

The Journal of Strategic Information Systems

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“…Tang, Wang, and Norman (2013) established that individuals who read negative, alarming, or highly negative graphic news experienced problems sleeping and suffered from bad dreams and nightmares. Social media platforms remain important platforms for connecting people with their friends, families, and the world around them (Rad, Jalali, & Rahmandad, 2018). However, when the happenings spreading in social media are mainly negative or produce feelings of jealousy or envy, levels of stress, anxiety, and depression tend to increase .…”

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The Emotional Impact of Social Media in Higher Education

Iwamoto¹,

Chun²

2020

IJHE

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College and university students have been observed increasing their usage of social media applications as it has become central to everyday life. Students can use different forms of social media to connect, share, and view a myriad of content. When influenced by posts, social media can have a significant impact on their lives. Social media can be a form of social support, but it can also have a negative effect on mental health. With the increase in use, social media can provoke individuals to begin self-comparing or gain an unrealistic expectation of themselves and other individuals. This can lead to lower self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. This exploratory study attempts to determine the relationship between social media use and its impact on depression, anxiety, and stress amongst students in higher education.

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“…Our simulation game experiment allows us to analyze this aspect of cybersecurity capability investment. Secondly, systems thinking in general and system dynamics modeling in particular are not new approaches in the area of information science and technology (e.g., see [23,24]), yet rarely applied to cybersecurity-especially to business and management aspects of cybersecurity. Our simulation game views the problem of investment from a systematic perspective, and the underlying development uses system dynamics simulation modeling.…”

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Decision Making and Biases in Cybersecurity Capability Development: Evidence from a Simulation Game Experiment

2017

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Abstract:We developed a simulation game to study how well decision makers understand two fundamental aspects of complexity in cybersecurity: potential delays in building capabilities, and uncertainties in predicting cyber-incidents. Analyzing 1,479 simulation runs, we compared the performances of a group of experienced professionals to an inexperienced control group. Experienced subjects did not understand the mechanisms of delays any better than inexperienced subjects. Both groups also exhibited similar errors when dealing with the uncertainty of cyber-incidents. Our findings highlight the importance of training for decision-makers, and lay the groundwork for future research in uncovering mental biases about the complexities of cybersecurity.

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How exposure to different opinions impacts the life cycle of social media

Cited by 11 publications

References 23 publications

Decision-making and biases in cybersecurity capability development: Evidence from a simulation game experiment

Decision-making and biases in cybersecurity capability development: Evidence from a simulation game experiment

The Emotional Impact of Social Media in Higher Education

Decision Making and Biases in Cybersecurity Capability Development: Evidence from a Simulation Game Experiment

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