The Role of Cybersecurity Knowledge and Awareness in Cybersecurity Intention and Behavior in the United States

Despite the rapid escalation of cybercrimes in modern society, few viable cybersecurity and cybercrime prevention programs exist. Consequently, this research considers cybersecurity as a key element for mitigating the potential risk and incidents of cybercrime. The study aims to understand the role...

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Published inCrime and delinquency Vol. 70; no. 9; pp. 2250 - 2277
Main Authors Lee, Claire Seungeun, Chua, Yi Ting
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.08.2024
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Communications technology
Computer security
Cybercrime
Cybersecurity
Gender
Information technology
Knowledge
Modern society
Prevention programs
Variables
United States > US
technological skills
USA
awareness
cybersecurity knowledge
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Summary:Despite the rapid escalation of cybercrimes in modern society, few viable cybersecurity and cybercrime prevention programs exist. Consequently, this research considers cybersecurity as a key element for mitigating the potential risk and incidents of cybercrime. The study aims to understand the role of individuals’ cybersecurity knowledge and awareness in shaping their cybersecurity intention and behavior in the United States. The results reveal that information and communications technology variables, education, income, and gender are contributing predictors of a level of cybersecurity knowledge. The effects of information and communications technology variables varied across gender for both correct and uncertain responses. The findings highlight the importance of a comprehensive understanding of both technical and human/individual factors for cybersecurity knowledge and education.
ISSN:0011-1287
1552-387X
DOI:10.1177/00111287231180093