Cyber Security Foundations

Explore the culmination of essential knowledge in cyber security and prepare for future challenges with our comprehensive module conclusion. Introduction to Cyber Security Cyber security, the cornerstone of digital safety, was introduced with an exploration of its dimensions. We highlighted its vital role in fortifying organizational and personal security properties. Topics Covered 1. Threats to […]

Discover the critical factors hindering the effectiveness of cyber security awareness campaigns and how organizations can overcome these challenges. Main Reasons for Failure Key Insights from “Cyber Security Awareness Campaigns: Why Do They Fail to Change Behaviour?” This paper critically examines the shortcomings of current security awareness programs, offering insights into neglected factors and proposing

Discover how subtle nudges and empowering boosts can shape behavior positively in various contexts, from technology to public policy. Understanding Nudges Nudges are gentle prompts or design features that guide behavior without imposing restrictions or changing economic incentives drastically. They capitalize on cognitive biases and heuristics to make desired behaviors easier to adopt. Exploring Boosts

Explore the dynamics of behavior change in cybersecurity, unlocking strategies to foster secure practices and enhance organizational resilience. Understanding Security Culture At its core, security culture embodies the collective perceptions, attitudes, values, and knowledge that guide human interaction with information assets. This framework profoundly influences employees’ security behaviors within organizations. Embracing Behavior Change Behavior change

Delve into the intricate web of national cultures and their profound influence on security behaviors, as illuminated by Hofstede’s groundbreaking research. Understanding Hofstede’s Dimensions Geert Hofstede’s seminal work on cultural dimensions provides a framework for comprehending how values in the workplace are influenced by culture: Impact on Security Culture Beyond these dimensions lies the concept

Welcome to our exploration of “Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness” by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein—a pioneering work in behavioral economics that reshapes how we understand decision-making and influence behavior. Unpacking Behavioral Economics Behavioral economics delves into the psychological, social, and emotional factors that shape economic decisions. Unlike traditional economics,

Welcome to our exploration of security culture—a pivotal aspect of safeguarding organizational assets in today’s interconnected world. In this lecture, we delve into the essence of security culture, its definitions, dimensions, and impact on organizational resilience against cyber threats. Defining Security Culture At its core, security culture, as articulated by Carpenter and Roer, embodies the

Welcome to our deep dive into the Big Five personality traits! These traits—Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism—are fundamental in understanding human behavior and preferences. Let’s uncover the ten distinct aspects identified under these domains, as explored in the influential study by DeYoung, Quilty, and Peterson. Understanding the Big Five Personality Traits 1.

Welcome to Lecture 5 on Personality, where we explore how individual traits shape security behaviors and vulnerabilities. Personality traits significantly influence how people perceive risks, adhere to security protocols, and engage with online environments. Let’s delve into the intricacies of personality and its impact on cybersecurity. Understanding Personality Traits The Big Five (OCEAN) Model The

Welcome to Lecture 4 on Social Engineering, where we dive into the deceptive art of manipulating individuals for nefarious purposes. This lecture explores the intricacies of social engineering, shedding light on its various forms and the psychology behind its effectiveness. What is Social Engineering? Social engineering involves manipulating people into divulging confidential information or performing