Exploring the Factors Influencing the Cyber Security Behavior among College Students: A Socio-Technical Perspective

This study explores the factors that influence the cyber security behavior among college students from a socio-technical perspective. A total of 122 respondents participated in the study, and a survey questionnaire was administered online via Google Forms. The study found that a majority of the students updated their software frequently, used two-factor authentication, and did not share their passwords with others. However, a significant proportion of the students still engaged in risky behavior such as accessing sensitive information through public Wi-Fi and clicking on links from unknown senders. The study also found that personal motivation to protect personal information was the main factor influencing students' adoption of safe cyber security behavior, while social norms, peer pressure, family expectations, university policies, and personal values had a high level of influence. Additionally, the study revealed that the students had a high level of confidence in their ability to protect themselves from cyber threats and believed that cyber security is a shared responsibility among individuals, organizations, and society. The findings of this study have implications for developing effective cyber security education programs that consider the socio-technical factors that influence students' behavior.