Human Factors in Cybersecurity Awareness
Aarti Sangwan · 2024
Human behavior is both a factor in the emergence of cyber threats and a means of protecting against them. This study provides a thorough analysis of human aspects related to cybersecurity awareness. Cybersecurity is very dependent on humans who are still the weakest link despite the advancement in technology. The psychological, behavioral, and sociocultural aspects of cybersecurity are the focus of this study. The main concern is how these elements affect security, and how people perceive risks and implement security measures. This paper analyzes the pros and cons of cybersecurity awareness programs, their engagement, and financial constraints, and uses case studies to demonstrate how ignoring human aspects can impact real-world outcomes. The paper suggests a middle way that embraces both technology and human supervision and explores the connection between technological advances and human behavior. In the end, it finishes with some recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity awareness by pointing out policy implications, educating particular audiences, and sharing good practices. For successful combating of cyber threats, the study emphasizes the need for an integrated strategy that synchronizes human actions, corporate values, technological innovations, and legislative systems.