17 SME Cybersecurity Misconceptions

A Guide for Decision Makers

DOI: 10.1201/9781003319887-17

Martin Wilson and Sharon McDonald

CONTENTS

  1. Introduction
  2. Problem Rationale and Research Questions
  3. Research Questions
  4. Literature Review
    1. Barriers to SME Cybersecurity Adoption
    2. Human Factors and Cybersecurity Decision Making
  5. Methods
    1. Survey Question Design
    2. Use of Behavioral Models
    3. NCSC Small Business Guide
    4. Survey Piloting and Administration
    5. Sampling and Dissemination
  6. Discussion and Results
    1. Respondent Characteristics
    2. SME Threat Appraisal and Coping Appraisal
    3. Perceived Vulnerability
    4. Perceived Severity
    5. Coping Appraisal
    6. Response Cost
    7. Response Efficacy
    8. Self-Efficacy
    9. Cues to Action
      1. Preference for Advice
    10. Barriers to Cybersecurity Adoption
  7. Qualitative Analysis ...

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