RT Article
T1 The Role of Cybersecurity Knowledge and Awareness in Cybersecurity Intention and Behavior in the United States
JF Crime & delinquency
VO 70
IS 9
SP 2250
OP 2277
A1 Lee, Claire Seungeun
A2 Chua, Yi Ting
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1892743485
AB 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.
K1 Usa
K1 technological skills
K1 Awareness
K1 cybersecurity knowledge
DO 10.1177/00111287231180093