Factors influencing the information security behaviour of IT employees

Val Hooper and Chris Blunt

Behaviour and Information Technology, 2020, vol. 39, issue 8, 862-874

Abstract: Although non-IT employees have received considerable attention in security research, IT employees have received scant attention, even though they might be very different to non-IT employees. To address this gap, we developed a model based on protection motivation theory, deterrence theory and the theory of reasoned action. We conducted a quantitative survey of IT employees to determine which factors influenced their information security behavioural intentions. Although sometimes contrary to findings regarding non-IT employees, the influential factors were: self-efficacy; and perceived impact of a potential event; with cues to action exerting a significant influence on that perceived impact. These results have significant academic and practical implications.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/0144929X.2019.1623322

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