Studies on Employees’ Information Security Awareness

,; Häußinger, Felix

doi:10.53846/goediss-5137

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“…ISA is an informal socially constructed concept (Tsohou et. al, 2008) and its varied use in different contexts creates hindrance in its understanding as well as in proposing a universal definition for it (Häußinger, 2015). This diversity at time frustrates security professionals, such as researchers, practitioners and managers (Amankwa, Loock, & Kritzinger, 2014).…”

Section: Background Information Security Awareness (Isa)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some security professional considers ISA as a way to direct individuals' attentions towards the IS and to make them concerned (Al-Hamdani, 2006) while Siponen, (2001) believes that compliance of the individual is also part of it. A review of literature reveals that ISA can have different aspects, cognitive, behavioral and process (Häußinger, 2015). This diversity of understanding extends to ISA assessment as well (Rahim et al, 2015).…”

Section: Background Information Security Awareness (Isa)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Observations on Genderwise Differences among University Students in Information Security Awareness

Virtanen

Farooq

Isoaho

et al. 2015

International Journal of Information Security and Privacy

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The purpose of this study is to examine genderwise differences in information security awareness (ISA) among university students. 614 usable responses were collected using survey from the students of eight different disciplines in a university. ISA is considered as combination of knowledge and behavior, and called computed ISA. Knowledge and behavior is assessed using vocabulary test and scenario based questions, whereas perceived ISA (PISA) is measured on 5-point Liker type question. The application of t-test and Cohen's d values show that both the genders differ significantly from each other in their Knowledge, Behavior, computed ISA and PISA. In comparison to female students, male students are found better in terms of aforementioned variables. The study also shows that unlike male students, female students prefer to utilize their social circle to accumulate information security knowledge. Moreover, the male students prefer to learn security related issues by self-exploration, whereas, the female students prefer formal educational methods for similar learning.

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Section: Background Information Security Awareness (Isa)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Background Information Security Awareness (Isa)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Observations on Genderwise Differences among University Students in Information Security Awareness

Virtanen

Farooq

Isoaho

et al. 2015

International Journal of Information Security and Privacy

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“…As a consequence, when end-users believe the ISPs are valuable, they are more likely to influence and increase the motivation and actions to perform ISPs that enhance information security systems and job performance. PU was found to have a significant effect on security awareness and compliance with ISPs (Haeussinger, 2015a(Haeussinger, , 2015bLebek et al, 2014a). The present study, therefore, hypothesized the following:…”

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confidence: 78%

“…From the view of information security, the PEOU is connected to the degree to which an end-user feels that the use of relevant roles and responsibilities of ISPs is relatively simple and effort-free (Al-Omari et al, 2012b). End-users should improve their PEOU of the related information security measures and make their effectiveness as clear as possible (Haeussinger, 2015b). Concerning security awareness, the TAM indicates the intention of end-users to comply with ISP, which is influenced by PEOU in information security measures (Lebek et al, 2014a).…”

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The Effects of Persuasive Technology for Influencing End-Users’ Information Security Awareness

Bawazir,

Mahmud,

Abdul Molok

et al. 2022

JISDT

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In today’s digital world, information assets have grown in importance, demanding measures to ensure their protection. Ubiquitously, end-users are having trouble ensuring the security of their personal information. The human factor is a major source of vulnerability in the field of information security. Traditional techniques that can be used to influence information security awareness (ISA) remain prohibitively expensive, time-consuming, and repetitive. In light of these challenges, this study proposes persuasive technology to influence end-users security awareness and behaviour intention. Based on our research, persuasive technology is effective in changing end-users attitudes and behaviours. In this context, this study assesses the effectiveness of persuasive technology use for influencing end-users’ ISA. In addition, this research establishes an integrated model for improving end-users’ ISA by incorporating relevant literature and multiple empirically verified theories, including Fogg Behaviour Model (FBM), Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The integrated model has been proposed based on the main categories of FBM (motivation, ability, and trigger) to identify the effects of key factors in the persuasive technology context for influencing end-user ISA and behaviour intention. The prototype was developed by implementing the persuasive factors of the proposed model to measure the effectiveness of persuasive technology. Quantitative data from an experiment were gathered from 100 participants to validate the proposed research model using the paired sample T-test and partial least squares (PLS) to assess security awareness in the context of persuasive technology. The research findings show that using persuasive technology has a positive influence on ISA. The results also indicate the research model significantly predicts the key factors affecting security awareness and behaviour intention with respect to persuasive technology. Thus, this study suggests a model for the creation and development of a proactive and customised security awareness system. Therefore, persuasive technology, in general, has a positive effect on users’ security awareness and the intention of security behaviour

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“…Meanwhile, Alharbi et al (2021) discovered that professional employees with more cyber security knowledge tend to practise poor cyber hygiene, especially concerning losing an organization's sensitive data. Haeussinger & Kranz (2017) further argued that knowledge may be a double-edged sword as information technology knowledge enables employees to manipulate an organization's cyber security policy or even engage in fraudulent cyber security behaviour. However, contradictory findings exist regarding the relationship between knowledge and cyber hygiene practices.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Cyber Hygiene Practices from The Lens of Professional Youth in Malaysia

Fikry,

Hamzah,

Hussein

et al. 2023

E-BPJ

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Researchers have recognized cyber hygiene as an essential factor in reducing cybersecurity breaches. Factors affecting cyber hygiene practices are cyber hygiene knowledge and demographic factors. Inconclusive research has been found to be concerned with the extent of expertise and demographic factors that may affect cyber hygiene practices. This current pilot study aims to diagnose the effect of knowledge and demographic factors on cyber hygiene practices among professional youth in Malaysia. Forty-one usable questionnaires were further analyzed. The result showed no significant differences between demographic factors and cyber hygiene practices; and no significant relationship between knowledge and cyber hygiene practices among professional youth in Malaysia.

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Studies on Employees’ Information Security Awareness

Abstract: B. General Background on Information Security .

Cited by 3 publications

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Observations on Genderwise Differences among University Students in Information Security Awareness

Observations on Genderwise Differences among University Students in Information Security Awareness

The Effects of Persuasive Technology for Influencing End-Users’ Information Security Awareness

Cyber Hygiene Practices from The Lens of Professional Youth in Malaysia

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