Cyber Security Awareness and Education Framework for Zimbabwe Universities: A Case of National University of Science and Technology
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2022-04-05
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Internet-related attacks have become prevalent and are expected to increase as the reliance on the internet also
increases. Consequently, cyber security has become an essential concept in everyday life and cyber security
awareness is key in the protection of people and systems against cyber threats. The study is sought to establish the
current levels of cyber security awareness among students and staff in universities and propose a framework for
conducting cyber security awareness and education programs. Data analysis was carried out using Statistical
Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and represented in descriptive and frequency ways as well as in percentage
form. Based on research findings in this study, it has been established that students and staff at universities do not
have the requisite knowledge and understanding of the importance of cyber security principles, their practical
application in their day-to-day activities, and are not aware of how to protect their data. It is therefore recommended
that universities should implement comprehensive awareness and education programs for the adoption of necessary
safety measures and a framework for conducting such programs are proposed.
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Mutunhu, B. et al. (2022) Cyber Security Awareness and Education Framework for Zimbabwe Universities: A Case of National University of Science and Technology. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Nsukka, Nigeria, 5 - 7 April, 2022