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What is Information Security Culture

Cybersecurity Capabilities in Developing Nations and Its Impact on Global Security
The attitudes, assumptions, beliefs, values, and knowledge that people use to interact with systems and procedures at any point in time.
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Effects of Botswana Cultural Values on Information Security
Thabiso Maupong (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana), Violet Lebogang (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana), and Oteng Tabona (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8693-8.ch006
Abstract
National culture has been proven to have an adverse impact on the quality of information security in a country. It influences the perceived norms, behaviours, and attitudes associated with cybersecurity like setting strong password adherence to privacy policies, training, and educational programs. To thaw the existing information security culture, its shortcomings must be identified and communicated, after which new cultural beliefs can be instilled through change management. This chapter aims to examine the effects of Botswana's cultural values on information security culture. Botswana is chosen as it is one of the fast-developing countries.
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Factors Influencing Information Security Policy Compliance Behavior
Is defined as a natural aspect in the daily activities of every employee.
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Achieving a Security Culture
The information security culture is the unconscious way things are done by employees to protect information throughout its life cycle and in various formats, typically in the context of an organization or entity. The information security culture includes cybersecurity culture in the context of an organization.
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