Jan 1, 2019 | Research library
In this study we investigated the behaviour and physiological responding of trainee cyber security workers while undertaking a Capture-the-Flag (CTF) task. Participants were equipped with armbands that recorded two measures of cognitive load, including; heat flux and...
Jan 1, 2019 | Research library
The unawareness of users about threats that can face them in cyberspace, can cause the successful execution of such threats. Users should establish a culture of awareness before entering the workforce. This study found that there is a lack among students to engage...
Jan 1, 2019 | Research library
Although cyber attacks have tremendous financial and reputational ramifications for organisations, the number of high-profile data breaches continues to grow. Oftentimes, these data losses can be attributed to companies leaving themselves vulnerable through poor cyber...
Dec 19, 2018 | Research library
Human factors remained unexplored and underappreciated in information security. The mounting cyber-attacks, data breaches, and ransomware attacks are a result of human-enabled errors. Research indicates that existing information security plans do not account for human...
Dec 1, 2018 | Research library
With the increasing popularity of image-based social networking applications (apps), such as Snapchat and Instagram, social media users express multifaceted aspects of their self-concept online, while remaining concerned about privacy issues. This study investigates...
Sep 3, 2018 | Research library
Security advice is one key way that consumers learn security behaviors. However, prior work has shown that this advice may not always be helpful and may be less accessible to those with lower internet skill or less education. As a first step toward improving the...
