Enhancing Information Security Awareness in the Remote Work Environment: A Quantitative Exploration

This study explores the factors influencing security awareness in the context of remote work and social engineering attacks. Analysis supports the positive impact of risk awareness on secure IT system usage. Results show a link between knowledge and awareness, indicating that individuals with greate...

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Published in:Gestion 2000 2023, Vol.Volume 40 (2023/3-4)
Main Authors: Azan, Wilfrid, Ivanaj, Silvester, Schneider, Bettina, Gilg, Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
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Computer Science
Humanities and Social Sciences
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Summary:This study explores the factors influencing security awareness in the context of remote work and social engineering attacks. Analysis supports the positive impact of risk awareness on secure IT system usage. Results show a link between knowledge and awareness, indicating that individuals with greater cybersecurity knowledge are more aware of information security risks. Knowledge is also positively associated with higher uncertainty perception. Additionally, awareness and uncertainty are positively correlated. The intensity of social engineering attacks relates to increased uncertainty. The study emphasizes the role of cybersecurity training and awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic and confirms the influence of cognitive framing in decision-making processes. Future research should focus on advanced measurement scales and exploring potential moderators.
ISSN:0773-0543
2406-4734