Centro de Documentação da PJ
Analítico de Periódico
CD 346
An analysis of differences in behaviors and practices of security-conscious users and regular users on mobile devices [Recurso eletrónico] : Stephen Mujeye
Information and Computer Security, Bingley, Vol. 31, n. 5 (2023), p. 624-634
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SEGURANÇA INFORMÁTICA, SOFTWARE, TELEFONE MÓVEL
Purpose – This study aims to investigate the differences in security-conscious (group A) and regular (group B) users’ behaviors and practices on mobile devices. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was used to investigate the differences in behaviors and practices of security-conscious users (group A) and regular users (group B) on mobile devices. Each group will have 50 participants for a total of 100. Findings – The analysis revealed differences in the behaviors and practices of security-conscious and regular users. The results indicated that security-conscious users engage in behaviors and practices that are more secure on mobile devices when compared with regular users. Research limitations/implications – The results will help recommend the best behaviors and practices for mobile device users, increasing mobile device security. Social implications – The results will help society to be more aware of security behaviors and practices on mobile devices. Originality/value – This study answers the call for addressing the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in mobile device security. It develops a research instrument to measure the differences in behaviors and practices of security-conscious and regular mobile device users.
