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Factors Affecting Cyber Security Awareness in Combating Cyber Crime in Kenyan Public Universities

Abstract

Over the years, cyber-based attacks have become widespread and are growing rapidly with the increasing use of technology. As a result, cyber security is best understood as a process designed to keep cyberspace safe from potentially known and unknown threats. Therefore, cyber security awareness is vital as it plays an important role in preventing these cyber attacks due to the increasing use of information and communication technologies (ICT) as well as e-learning platforms in universities. Therefore, the paper assesses the key factors influencing cyber security awareness in the fight against cybercrime in the context of Kenyan public universities. A survey tested academic staff from 31 public universities for the variable cyber security awareness, the variable cyber security self-perception, and the factors influencing cyber security awareness. The results show that a significant number of respondents do not have adequate cyber security training. The paper also highlights that most public universities do not have a mandated cyber security policy, as well as adequate infrastructure for ICT cyber security practices.

Country : Kenya

1 M. K. Chizanga2 J. Agola3 A. Rodrigues

  1. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 210-40601, Bondo, Kenya
  2. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 210-40601, Bondo, Kenya
  3. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 210-40601, Bondo, Kenya

IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2022 pp. 54-57

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.601011

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