Paper Type
ERF
Description
We adopt and use technology almost as fast as it comes into existence, however, our mental models and intuitions advance at a much slower pace to the vulnerabilities and threat that come with new technologies. This creates an opportunity for perpetrators to take advantage of the cyber citizens. It is common knowledge that human beings will remain as the ultimate defense (or the final firewall) of cyber assets, and yet they are most vulnerable to a variety of cyber-attacks. Considering these assertions, this research aims to explicate whether knowledge and experience build the necessary awareness that leads to action. The proposed model expands on the Knowledge-Attitude-Behavior model to explore the role of prior cybersecurity training, incidents, awareness, and attitude towards cybersecurity education in individuals' adaptive responses/behaviors given the cybersecurity risks. The findings could inform the academic community and policymakers on creating effective cybersecurity awareness programs to promote cyber hygiene in today's digital world.
Paper Number
1648
Recommended Citation
Bhagat, Sarbottam and Pravin, Dipakkumar P., "Cybersecurity Awareness and Adaptive Behavior: Does Prior Exposure Lead to Adaptive Behavior?" (2023). AMCIS 2023 Proceedings. 23.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2023/sig_sec/sig_sec/23
Cybersecurity Awareness and Adaptive Behavior: Does Prior Exposure Lead to Adaptive Behavior?
We adopt and use technology almost as fast as it comes into existence, however, our mental models and intuitions advance at a much slower pace to the vulnerabilities and threat that come with new technologies. This creates an opportunity for perpetrators to take advantage of the cyber citizens. It is common knowledge that human beings will remain as the ultimate defense (or the final firewall) of cyber assets, and yet they are most vulnerable to a variety of cyber-attacks. Considering these assertions, this research aims to explicate whether knowledge and experience build the necessary awareness that leads to action. The proposed model expands on the Knowledge-Attitude-Behavior model to explore the role of prior cybersecurity training, incidents, awareness, and attitude towards cybersecurity education in individuals' adaptive responses/behaviors given the cybersecurity risks. The findings could inform the academic community and policymakers on creating effective cybersecurity awareness programs to promote cyber hygiene in today's digital world.
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