Securing Zambia's Business Future: Cybersecurity Guidelines for SMEs
Abstract:
This study examines cybersecurity awareness and practices in Zambian SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) that are vulnerable to increasing cyberattacks with significant financial impacts. Through semi-structured interviews, cross-sectional analysis, and reviews of the CISA and ENISA guidelines and Zambian Data Protection Act, insufficient training, defective policy, and reliance on basic tools have been identified as reasons for cyber insecurity. The researchers’ tailored guidelines whetted the interest of Zambian authorities. This research introduces a Cyber Awareness Framework for Zambian SMEs—emphasizing the human element in cybersecurity. Future research should encompass more SME sectors, should address outdated demographic data, and should focus on less digitized businesses.
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The DaVinci Institute of Technology
Johannesburg, South Africa
Goni Saar is a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Management of Technology and Innovation at The DaVinci Institute for Technology Management, Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Haifa and has extensive corporate and public sector experience.
Graduate School of Business Leadership University of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Rabelani Dagada is an Associate Professor of ICT, and Chair of his Department: Digital Transformation and Supply Chain Management at the Graduate School Business Leadership, University of South Africa (UNISA), Johannesburg. He holds PhD in Information Systems (UNISA), and has extensive experience in the public and private sectors.
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Journal of Information Warfare
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