Cybersecurity Awareness

Securing Zambia's Business Future: Cybersecurity Guidelines for SMEs

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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 Future research should encompass more SME sectors, should address outdated demographic data, and should focus on less digitized businesses.

Published In

Volume 23, Issue 3

The Cybersecurity Framework’s Most Vulnerable User: Small Business

Abstract:

The broad applicability of the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, commonly known as the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), creates a utility gap for small and medium businesses (SMB) to apply and implement the framework effectively within their organizations. The purpose of this research is to explore and interpret the CSF in the context of small and medium businesses with implications of bridging the utility gap for this significant, yet vulnerable, population; specifically, this paper contributes detailed interpretations and actions of the NIST CSF that can be implemented by SMBs to help improve their cybersecurity stance.

Published In

Volume 22, Issue 4

Written By

Nicklous Salzman

Big Data, Big Security, and Privacy Risks: Bridging Employee Knowledge and Actions Gap

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The era of big data comes with critical security and privacy risks. As a counter, technical preventative measures are being deployed but are overlooking human weaknesses. Naïve employees may debilitate the technological security barriers. Employee awareness and education is mandatory to cultivate secure actions. However, literature highlights a gap between knowledge and actions.

Published In

Volume 18, Issue 2

Written By

Tapiwa Gundu

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