Information Security Behavior in Higher Education Institutions
Information security remains a significant concern in higher education, evidenced by the numerous security-related incidents reported over the last decade. This study investigates the vulnerabilities and threats confronting higher education institutions and proposes information security measures to...
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| author | Keefa Bwiino Geoffrey Kituyi Mayoka Lawrence Nkamwesiga Makafui Nyamadi Ibrahim Musenze A. |
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| description | Information security remains a significant concern in higher education, evidenced by the numerous security-related incidents reported over the last decade. This study investigates the vulnerabilities and threats confronting higher education institutions and proposes information security measures to enhance safety. Key vulnerabilities identified include decentralized IT infrastructure, a diverse user base, legacy systems, insider threats, and insufficient investment in information security. Correspondingly, potential threats and attacks on information in HEIs encompass social engineering attacks, distributed denial-of-service attacks, malware, and insider breaches. Furthermore, the findings advocate for the integration of artificial intelligence in information security monitoring, the incorporation of security education into university curricula, and the implementation of multi-faceted information security measures, including technological, organizational, environmental, and human measures, to ensure robust information security protection in HEIs. The study also highlights areas for future research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cd558201fdff43e49ed26bb14beffcae2025-08-20T03:39:15ZengNaif University Publishing HouseJournal of Information Security and Cybercrimes Research1658-77821658-77902025-06-0181436210.26735/YQBX33512905Information Security Behavior in Higher Education InstitutionsKeefa Bwiino0Geoffrey Kituyi Mayoka1Lawrence Nkamwesiga2Makafui Nyamadi3Ibrahim Musenze A.4Makerere University Business School, Kampala, UgandaICT University, Yaoundé, CameroonMuni University, Arua, UgandaHo Technical University, Ho, GhanaBusitema University, Busitema, UgandaInformation security remains a significant concern in higher education, evidenced by the numerous security-related incidents reported over the last decade. This study investigates the vulnerabilities and threats confronting higher education institutions and proposes information security measures to enhance safety. Key vulnerabilities identified include decentralized IT infrastructure, a diverse user base, legacy systems, insider threats, and insufficient investment in information security. Correspondingly, potential threats and attacks on information in HEIs encompass social engineering attacks, distributed denial-of-service attacks, malware, and insider breaches. Furthermore, the findings advocate for the integration of artificial intelligence in information security monitoring, the incorporation of security education into university curricula, and the implementation of multi-faceted information security measures, including technological, organizational, environmental, and human measures, to ensure robust information security protection in HEIs. The study also highlights areas for future research.https://journals.nauss.edu.sa/index.php/JISCR/article/view/3201higher education institutionsinformation securityinformation security behaviorinformation security measuresriskthreatsvulnerabilities |
| spellingShingle | Keefa Bwiino Geoffrey Kituyi Mayoka Lawrence Nkamwesiga Makafui Nyamadi Ibrahim Musenze A. Information Security Behavior in Higher Education Institutions Journal of Information Security and Cybercrimes Research higher education institutions information security information security behavior information security measures risk threats vulnerabilities |
| title | Information Security Behavior in Higher Education Institutions |
| title_full | Information Security Behavior in Higher Education Institutions |
| title_fullStr | Information Security Behavior in Higher Education Institutions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Information Security Behavior in Higher Education Institutions |
| title_short | Information Security Behavior in Higher Education Institutions |
| title_sort | information security behavior in higher education institutions |
| topic | higher education institutions information security information security behavior information security measures risk threats vulnerabilities |
| url | https://journals.nauss.edu.sa/index.php/JISCR/article/view/3201 |
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