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Djotaroeno, M., & Beulen, E. (2024). Information Security Awareness in the Insurance Sector: Cognitive and Internal Factors and Combined Recommendations. Information, 15(8), 505. https://doi.org/10.3390/info15080505

Djotaroeno, Morgan, and Erik Beulen. 2024. "Information Security Awareness in the Insurance Sector: Cognitive and Internal Factors and Combined Recommendations" Information 15, no. 8: 505. https://doi.org/10.3390/info15080505

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Djotaroeno, M.; Beulen, E. Information Security Awareness in the Insurance Sector: Cognitive and Internal Factors and Combined Recommendations. Information 2024, 15, 505. https://doi.org/10.3390/info15080505

Djotaroeno, Morgan, and Erik Beulen. 2024. "Information Security Awareness in the Insurance Sector: Cognitive and Internal Factors and Combined Recommendations" Information 15, no. 8: 505. https://doi.org/10.3390/info15080505

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Djotaroeno M, Beulen E. Information Security Awareness in the Insurance Sector: Cognitive and Internal Factors and Combined Recommendations. Information. 2024; 15(8):505. https://doi.org/10.3390/info15080505

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Djotaroeno, M.; Beulen, E. Information Security Awareness in the Insurance Sector: Cognitive and Internal Factors and Combined Recommendations. Information 2024, 15, 505. https://doi.org/10.3390/info15080505

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Abstract: Cybercrime is currently rapidly developing, requiring an increased demand for information security knowledge. Attackers are becoming more sophisticated and complex in their assault tactics. Employees are a focal point since humans remain the ‘weakest link’ and are vital to prevention. This research investigates what cognitive and internal factors influence information security awareness (ISA) among employees, through quantitative empirical research using a survey conducted at a Dutch financial insurance firm. The research question of “How and to what extent do cognitive and internal factors contribute to information security awareness (ISA)?” has been answered, using the theory of situation awareness as the theoretical lens. The constructs of Security Complexity, Information Security Goals (InfoSec Goals), and SETA Programs (security education, training, and awareness) significantly contribute to ISA. The most important research recommendations are to seek novel explaining variables for ISA, further investigate the roots of Security Complexity and what influences InfoSec Goals, and venture into qualitative and experimental research methodologies to seek more depth. The practical recommendations are to minimize the complexity of (1) information security topics (e.g., by contextualizing it more for specific employee groups) and (2) integrate these simplifications in various SETA methods (e.g., gamification and online training). Keywords: security awareness; information security awareness; cyber awareness; individual factors; employee awareness; situation awareness; security consciousness; insurance sector

Djotaroeno, M., & Beulen, E. (2024). Information Security Awareness in the Insurance Sector: Cognitive and Internal Factors and Combined Recommendations. Information, 15(8), 505. https://doi.org/10.3390/info15080505

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