A systematic review of multi perspectives on human cybersecurity behavior

Alsharida, Rawan A.; Al‐rimy, Bander Ali Saleh; Al-Emran, Mostafa; Zainal, Anazida

doi:10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102258

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“…The findings also indicated that the extant literature has not adequately addressed the aspects of cybersecurity awareness and compliance behavior, thereby presenting opportunities for additional investigative endeavors. A recent systematic review corroborates this observation [85].…”

Section: Cybersecurity Research Themes and Key Factorsmentioning

confidence: 59%

Exploring the Frontiers of Cybersecurity Behavior: A Systematic Review of Studies and Theories

2023

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Cybersecurity procedures and policies are prevalent countermeasures for protecting organizations from cybercrimes and security incidents. Without considering human behaviors, implementing these countermeasures will remain useless. Cybersecurity behavior has gained much attention in recent years. However, a systematic review that provides extensive insights into cybersecurity behavior through different technologies and services and covers various directions in large-scale research remains lacking. Therefore, this study retrieved and analyzed 2210 articles published on cybersecurity behavior. The retrieved articles were then thoroughly examined to meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria, in which 39 studies published between 2012 and 2021 were ultimately picked for further in-depth analysis. The main findings showed that the protection motivation theory (PMT) dominated the list of theories and models examining cybersecurity behavior. Cybersecurity behavior and intention behavior counted for the highest purpose for most studies, with fewer studies focusing on cybersecurity awareness and compliance behavior. Most examined studies were conducted in individualistic contexts with limited exposure to collectivistic societies. A total of 56% of the analyzed studies focused on the organizational level, indicating that the individual level is still in its infancy stage. To address the research gaps in cybersecurity behavior at the individual level, this review proposes a number of research agendas that can be considered in future research. This review is believed to improve our understanding by revealing the full potential of cybersecurity behavior and opening the door for further research opportunities.

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Section: Cybersecurity Research Themes and Key Factorsmentioning

confidence: 59%

Exploring the Frontiers of Cybersecurity Behavior: A Systematic Review of Studies and Theories

2023

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“…In the individual context, cybersecurity behavior involves actions such as creating and managing strong passwords, avoiding suspicious emails or websites, regularly updating and patching software, using secure networks, and backing up data [36]. Research has shown that these behaviors are influenced by a range of factors, including individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of threat and vulnerability as well as organizational culture, policies, and training [24][25][26][27]37].…”

Section: Work Overload and Cybersecurity Behaviormentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The relationship between job stress and cybersecurity behavior is an emergent area of focus within organizational research as businesses grapple with securing their cyber infrastructure [24][25][26][27]. Cybersecurity behavior refers to the actions individuals or organizations take to protect their information systems and networks from security incidents, breaches, or attacks [22].…”

Section: Job Stress and Cybersecurity Behaviormentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The rapid advancement of digital technologies and the exponential growth in the use of information systems in organizational contexts have substantially heightened the importance of cybersecurity. The increased interconnectivity has made organizations vulnerable to various cyber threats, emphasizing the significance of employee cybersecurity behavior [23][24][25][26][27]. Despite this criticality, there is a paucity of research that comprehensively examines the influence of work overload on cybersecurity behavior, leaving significant gaps in the literature that need to be addressed.…”

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Mitigating the Impact of Work Overload on Cybersecurity Behavior: The Moderating Influence of Corporate Ethics—A Mediated Moderation Analysis

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Kim,

Roh

2023

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This present study examines how work overload affects cybersecurity behavior, considering job stress as a mediator and corporate ethics as a moderator. Using a time-lagged survey design, 377 South Korean employees were surveyed. The results of SEM analysis (structural equation model) show that work overload leads to higher job stress, which in turn worsens cybersecurity behavior. High levels of corporate ethics buffer this negative relationship. This research fill gaps in the existing literature by linking work overload, job stress, and corporate ethics to cybersecurity behavior, offering valuable insights for both theory and practice. Future research directions are also discussed.

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