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Considering the growing number of cyber threats in the United States on a daily basis, there is a tremendous need to increase information security. There are numerous theoretical models proposed in past literature linking variables that impact security behavior. In order to guide the future research, it is imperative to evaluate what theoretical models are best suited to achieve highest levels of information security. We have considered the case of theoretical models involving self-efficacy in information security (SEIS). Though SEIS is modeled as both predictor and to some extent mediator in models involving security behavior, it is not clearly established as to which model better predicts information security. Accordingly, the purpose of this research is to empirically compare two models, one where SEIS is modeled as predictor and the other where SEIS is modeled as mediator in order to evaluate which model better predicts information security.

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Aug 10th, 12:00 AM

Is Self-Efficacy in Information Security Better Modeled as a Predictor Variable or a Mediator Variable in IS literature?

Considering the growing number of cyber threats in the United States on a daily basis, there is a tremendous need to increase information security. There are numerous theoretical models proposed in past literature linking variables that impact security behavior. In order to guide the future research, it is imperative to evaluate what theoretical models are best suited to achieve highest levels of information security. We have considered the case of theoretical models involving self-efficacy in information security (SEIS). Though SEIS is modeled as both predictor and to some extent mediator in models involving security behavior, it is not clearly established as to which model better predicts information security. Accordingly, the purpose of this research is to empirically compare two models, one where SEIS is modeled as predictor and the other where SEIS is modeled as mediator in order to evaluate which model better predicts information security.