A typology of cybersecurity behavior among knowledge workers

Title: A typology of cybersecurity behavior among knowledge workers
Creator: Baltuttis, Dennik; Teubner, Timm; Adam, Marc T. P.
Relation: Computers and Security Vol. 140, Issue May 2024, no. 103741
Publisher Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cose.2024.103741
Publisher: Elsevier
Resource Type: journal article
Date: 2024
Description: While the cybersecurity literature on behavioral factors has expanded, current countermeasures often overlook employee-specific behavioral differences, leading to generic solutions. This study addresses this gap by introducing a typology of knowledge worker cybersecurity behaviors through cluster analysis. Based on online survey data (n = 264), we identify six main dimensions of cybersecurity attitude and behavior and, based on these, four behavioral cybersecurity types with distinct characteristics and demographic profiles: Naïve Greenhorns, Traditional Examiners, Flexible Mavericks, and Reliable Troupers. Contrary to common beliefs, the study found that older employees demonstrate high cybersecurity resilience, while younger ones pose a higher risk. These findings underscore the importance of tailored, human-centered cybersecurity approaches.
Subject: cybersecurity; cluster analysis; knowledge worker behavior; user typology
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1499346
Identifier: uon:54654
Identifier: ISSN:0167-4048
Rights: x
Language: eng
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