Protection motivation theory in information systems security research: A review of the past and a road map for the future
Protection motivation theory (PMT) is one of the most commonly used theories to examine
information security behaviors. Our systematic review of the application of PMT in …
information security behaviors. Our systematic review of the application of PMT in …
The cybersecurity behavioral research: A tertiary study
Context Cybersecurity has seen a rise in behavioral investigation during the past decades.
This includes studies being carried out at the primary as well as secondary levels. There are …
This includes studies being carried out at the primary as well as secondary levels. There are …
IS professionals' information security behaviors in Chinese IT organizations for information security protection
X Ma - Information Processing & Management, 2022 - Elsevier
Continued integration of technology for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with
other devices and systems over the Internet exposes information security (IS) to growing …
other devices and systems over the Internet exposes information security (IS) to growing …
The effectiveness of abstract versus concrete fear appeals in information security
Information security (ISec) is a pervasive concern of individuals, organizations, and
governments. To encourage individuals to engage in and learn about secure behaviors …
governments. To encourage individuals to engage in and learn about secure behaviors …
[HTML][HTML] VISTA: An inclusive insider threat taxonomy, with mitigation strategies
Insiders have the potential to do a great deal of damage, given their legitimate access to
organisational assets and the trust they enjoy. Organisations can only mitigate insider …
organisational assets and the trust they enjoy. Organisations can only mitigate insider …
Examining the differential effectiveness of fear appeals in information security management using two-stage meta-analysis
Most of the information security management research involving fear appeals is guided by
either protection motivation theory or the extended parallel processing model. Over time …
either protection motivation theory or the extended parallel processing model. Over time …
Redefining threat appraisals of organizational insiders and exploring the moderating role of fear in cyberattack protection motivation
Increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks often systematically target organizational insiders.
Their motivation for self-protection has therefore an important role in cybersecurity of …
Their motivation for self-protection has therefore an important role in cybersecurity of …
The design and evaluation of a theory-based intervention to promote security behaviour against phishing
J Jansen, P van Schaik - International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 2019 - Elsevier
This study examined the impact of fear appeal messages on user cognitions, attitudes,
behavioural attentions and precautionary behaviour regarding online information-sharing to …
behavioural attentions and precautionary behaviour regarding online information-sharing to …
Perceived argument quality's effect on threat and coping appraisals in fear appeals: An experiment and exploration of realism check heuristics
JD Wall, M Warkentin - Information & Management, 2019 - Elsevier
Persuasion is key to encourage compliance with information security policies through fear
appeals, though research has not examined how the perceived quality of their arguments …
appeals, though research has not examined how the perceived quality of their arguments …
Examining the role of stress and information security policy design in information security compliance behaviour: An experimental study of in-task behaviour
Based on the transactional theory of stress, the study sets out to explore the relationship
between occupational stress, information security policy (ISP) designs, and security …
between occupational stress, information security policy (ISP) designs, and security …