The relationship between Internet users' knowledge of information security policies and procedures and their cybersecurity protective behaviours

Document Type : Original Article

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Lecturer of radio and television at the Faculty of Mass Communication - Cairo University

Abstract

This study focuses on the relationship between information security knowledge and cybersecurity protective behaviour among internet users. Results show that there is a correlation between higher levels of information security knowledge and cybersecurity safe practices. In addition knowledge is also connected to positive attitude towards cybersecurity protection. Lastly, findings defined some factors that affect the correlation between knowledge and behaviour.
 

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