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Securing the Front Line: The Role of Employee Training in Mitigating Cyber Threats in Financial Institutions

Mansour, Kamal LU and Benic, Tea (2024) SYSK16 20241
Department of Informatics
Abstract
This bachelor’s thesis explores the effectiveness of cybersecurity training programs within a
Swedish financial institution, utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the guiding
theoretical framework. The research employed a qualitative approach, conducting an online
survey with 28 bank employees to gain in-depth insights into their experiences and
perceptions.
The findings reveal several key insights: strong organizational support for the training
programs, enhanced employee understanding of cybersecurity risks, a preference for diverse
training approaches, and a high level of employee engagement. The findings further show the
alignment of the training initiatives with the TPB, highlighting the positive influence on
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This bachelor’s thesis explores the effectiveness of cybersecurity training programs within a
Swedish financial institution, utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the guiding
theoretical framework. The research employed a qualitative approach, conducting an online
survey with 28 bank employees to gain in-depth insights into their experiences and
perceptions.
The findings reveal several key insights: strong organizational support for the training
programs, enhanced employee understanding of cybersecurity risks, a preference for diverse
training approaches, and a high level of employee engagement. The findings further show the
alignment of the training initiatives with the TPB, highlighting the positive influence on
employees' attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. The bachelor’s
thesis study makes significant contributions to the existing research on cybersecurity training effectiveness in the financial sector. The insights gained can help organizations design and
implement more impactful training programs that resonate with employees and foster a
security-conscious environment. The research also presents possibilities for future research,
such as longitudinal studies. Overall, the bachelor’s thesis offers a comprehensive
understanding of the factors that contribute to the success of cybersecurity training programs (Less)
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author
Mansour, Kamal LU and Benic, Tea
supervisor
organization
course
SYSK16 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Information Systems (IS) Security, Cybersecurity, IS Security Training Programs, Banking Sector, Employees Training, Qualitative Research
language
English
id
9160816
date added to LUP
2024-06-10 11:04:37
date last changed
2024-06-10 11:04:37
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  abstract     = {{This bachelor’s thesis explores the effectiveness of cybersecurity training programs within a
Swedish financial institution, utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the guiding
theoretical framework. The research employed a qualitative approach, conducting an online
survey with 28 bank employees to gain in-depth insights into their experiences and
perceptions.
The findings reveal several key insights: strong organizational support for the training
programs, enhanced employee understanding of cybersecurity risks, a preference for diverse
training approaches, and a high level of employee engagement. The findings further show the
alignment of the training initiatives with the TPB, highlighting the positive influence on
employees' attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. The bachelor’s
thesis study makes significant contributions to the existing research on cybersecurity training effectiveness in the financial sector. The insights gained can help organizations design and
implement more impactful training programs that resonate with employees and foster a
security-conscious environment. The research also presents possibilities for future research,
such as longitudinal studies. Overall, the bachelor’s thesis offers a comprehensive
understanding of the factors that contribute to the success of cybersecurity training programs}},
  author       = {{Mansour, Kamal and Benic, Tea}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Securing the Front Line: The Role of Employee Training in Mitigating Cyber Threats in Financial Institutions}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}