ORCID
0009-0003-6848-9199
Keywords
cybersecurity cognitive load schema expectancy value
Abstract
This study investigated individuals’ behaviors and perceptions, and actions of a cybersecurity event after reviewing relevant cybersecurity content published in a cyber alert. As new technologies are developed and released, humans experience pressure to defend against threats while at work to remain productive and meet desired organizational goals (Chowdury & Skinner, 2019). The first part of the study randomly assigned participants to respond to a pre-questionnaire followed by an intervention, reading a cyberalert. Participants then answered a post-questionnaire that included the identical questions from the pre-questionnaire, in addition to, biographical and career related questions as well. The second part of the study involved analyzing 21 responses from participants. Findings showed that that participants in the intervention group experienced a decreased amount of cognitive load due to the removal of technical sections from the sample cyber-alert. No significant change in the participants’ perception based on the intervention was found. Recommendations were made for modifications of the intervention for future studies and for future research in usability in the cybersecurity field.
Completion Date
2024
Semester
Fall
Committee Chair
Gunter, Glenda
Degree
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
College
College of Community Innovation and Education
Department
Department of Learning Sciences & Educational Research
Degree Program
Curriculum and Instruction
Format
Identifier
DP0029007
Language
English
Release Date
12-15-2024
Access Status
Dissertation
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Leong, Corey, "An Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Study On Usable Cybersecurity And The Behaviorial Effects Of Cognitive Load" (2024). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024. 43.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2024/43
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