TITLE:
The Cyberpsychology of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Cybersecurity: A Human-Centric Approach to Policy Development
AUTHORS:
Troy C. Troublefield
KEYWORDS:
Cyberpsychology, Cybersecurity, SMEs, Policy Development, Human Factors, Risk Perception, Compliance Behavior, Organizational Culture, Psychological Resilience, Security Awareness
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Information Security,
Vol.16 No.1,
January
15,
2025
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the critical intersection of cyberpsychology and cybersecurity policy development in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through a mixed-methods approach incorporating surveys of 523 employees across 78 SMEs, qualitative interviews, and case studies, the research examines how psychological factors influence cybersecurity behaviors and policy effectiveness. Key findings reveal significant correlations between psychological factors and security outcomes, including the relationship between self-efficacy and policy compliance (r = 0.42, p β = 0.37, p