Location
Malawi University of Science & Technology, Malawi
Start Date
25-8-2022 11:45 AM
End Date
25-8-2022 12:10 PM
Description
Technological advancements enable Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) to increase business value and gain a competitive advantage. However, despite the myriad benefits of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), they have ushered in cyber threats. Cyberattacks have become more prevalent, especially in developing countries. As a result, most SMMEs in developing countries face challenges securing their digital environment. Governments worldwide have developed a National Cybersecurity Policy to protect their citizens, businesses and critical information infrastructure from cyberattacks. However, compliance with cybersecurity policy remains a challenge in many developing countries, especially among SMMEs. The study investigated the factors affecting compliance with the National Cybersecurity Policy by SMMEs in developing countries. This will aid policymakers in formulating National Cybersecurity Policies and providing an enabling environment for effective compliance by SMMEs in developing countries. We employed a qualitative approach using semi- structured interviews as a means of data collection. The sample for the study was 20 SMMEs in South Africa and was purposively selected. The findings showed that lack of awareness of the National Cybersecurity Policy, lack of understanding of the policy, resource constraints and lack of perceived benefits affect how SMMEs comply with the National Cybersecurity Policy.
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Factors Affecting Compliance with the National Cybersecurity Policy by SMMEs in South Africa
Malawi University of Science & Technology, Malawi
Technological advancements enable Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) to increase business value and gain a competitive advantage. However, despite the myriad benefits of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), they have ushered in cyber threats. Cyberattacks have become more prevalent, especially in developing countries. As a result, most SMMEs in developing countries face challenges securing their digital environment. Governments worldwide have developed a National Cybersecurity Policy to protect their citizens, businesses and critical information infrastructure from cyberattacks. However, compliance with cybersecurity policy remains a challenge in many developing countries, especially among SMMEs. The study investigated the factors affecting compliance with the National Cybersecurity Policy by SMMEs in developing countries. This will aid policymakers in formulating National Cybersecurity Policies and providing an enabling environment for effective compliance by SMMEs in developing countries. We employed a qualitative approach using semi- structured interviews as a means of data collection. The sample for the study was 20 SMMEs in South Africa and was purposively selected. The findings showed that lack of awareness of the National Cybersecurity Policy, lack of understanding of the policy, resource constraints and lack of perceived benefits affect how SMMEs comply with the National Cybersecurity Policy.
