Implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity awareness programs in banking organizations
Posted: Apr 28, 2022
Abstract
This research investigates the implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity awareness programs within banking organizations, addressing a critical gap in financial sector security practices. Traditional approaches to cybersecurity awareness have predominantly focused on technical controls and periodic training sessions, often neglecting the complex socio-technical dynamics that characterize modern banking environments. Our study introduces a novel framework that integrates behavioral psychology, organizational theory, and adaptive learning methodologies to create a holistic cybersecurity awareness ecosystem. Through a multi-phase longitudinal study involving twelve major banking institutions across three continents, we developed and validated the Integrated Cybersecurity Awareness Maturity Model (ICAMM), which assesses organizations across five dimensions: cognitive awareness, behavioral compliance, cultural integration, technological reinforcement, and adaptive response capability. The research demonstrates that comprehensive programs incorporating continuous micro-learning, personalized risk profiling, and gamified reinforcement mechanisms achieve 73
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