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Transforming threats into opportunities: The role of human factors in enhancing cybersecurity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the importance of human factors in cybersecurity has become increasingly evident yet is often overlooked. This research employs the Delphi method to achieve expert consensus on the managerial actions that enhance cybersecurity by leveraging human factors. The study offers 16 key managerial actions, highlighting the shift from viewing humans as sources of vulnerability to acknowledging them as essential components of cybersecurity solutions. The findings suggest developing an organizational culture that values cybersecurity, delineating clear roles and responsibilities, and fostering continuous learning. This approach emphasizes the importance for organizations to recalibrate their cybersecurity strategies and provides a roadmap for implementing the suggested managerial actions. The study contributes to the socio-technical debate with a particular focus on human factors and provides practical guidance for organizations to improve their future cybersecurity posture.

Source: Journal of Innovation & Knowledge

DOI: 10.1016/j.jik.2025.100695

Authors: Silvia Colabianchi, Francesco Costantino, Fabio Nonino, Giulia Palombi

Institutions: Sapienza University of Rome, Mercatorum University

Language: English

Topic: Information and Cyber Security

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200

Funder: European Commission