Kadyamatimba, A.Madzvamuse, S.Masilane, Pholosho Wisani2024-10-042024-10-042024-09-06Masilane, P.W. 2024. Cybersecurity awareness strategy for rural communities: a case study of the Mopani District in the Limpopo Province. . .https://univendspace.univen.ac.za/handle/11602/2719M. Com (Business Information Systems)Department of Business Information SystemsCybersecurity challenges persist in rural communities, exacerbated by the lack of effective cybersecurity awareness strategies. This study aimed to address these challenges by developing a tailored cybersecurity awareness strategy specifically for rural communities in Limpopo Province, Mopani District. The research focused on identifying cybersecurity challenges, factors influencing cybersecurity policies, and assessing cybersecurity awareness and attitudes within these communities. Data was collected through random multi-stage sampling and referral techniques using a questionnaire. The findings revealed a significant prevalence of cyberattacks (81%), with phishing being the most common type. Consequences included data loss, stolen personal information, service disruptions, financial loss, and reputation damage. Key challenges identified encompassed limited awareness, restricted access to resources, weak policies, and insufficient training. The developed strategy focuses on enhancing training programs, improving resource accessibility, and strengthening policy frameworks, which together lay the groundwork for fostering a cybersecurity culture and mitigating cyber threats in rural communities.1 online resource (xii, 152 leaves) : color illustrationsenUniversity of VendaCybersecurityUCTDCyberattacksCybersecurity awarenessRural communitiesMopani DistrictLimpopoDissertationMasilane PW. Cybersecurity awareness strategy for rural communities: a case study of the Mopani District in the Limpopo Province. []. , 2024 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from:Masilane, P. W. (2024). <i>Cybersecurity awareness strategy for rural communities: a case study of the Mopani District in the Limpopo Province</i>. (). . Retrieved fromMasilane, Pholosho Wisani. <i>"Cybersecurity awareness strategy for rural communities: a case study of the Mopani District in the Limpopo Province."</i> ., , 2024.TY - Dissertation AU - Masilane, Pholosho Wisani AB - Cybersecurity challenges persist in rural communities, exacerbated by the lack of effective cybersecurity awareness strategies. This study aimed to address these challenges by developing a tailored cybersecurity awareness strategy specifically for rural communities in Limpopo Province, Mopani District. The research focused on identifying cybersecurity challenges, factors influencing cybersecurity policies, and assessing cybersecurity awareness and attitudes within these communities. Data was collected through random multi-stage sampling and referral techniques using a questionnaire. The findings revealed a significant prevalence of cyberattacks (81%), with phishing being the most common type. Consequences included data loss, stolen personal information, service disruptions, financial loss, and reputation damage. Key challenges identified encompassed limited awareness, restricted access to resources, weak policies, and insufficient training. The developed strategy focuses on enhancing training programs, improving resource accessibility, and strengthening policy frameworks, which together lay the groundwork for fostering a cybersecurity culture and mitigating cyber threats in rural communities. DA - 2024-09-06 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Cybersecurity KW - Cyberattacks KW - Cybersecurity awareness KW - Rural communities KW - Mopani District KW - Limpopo LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2024 T1 - Cybersecurity awareness strategy for rural communities: a case study of the Mopani District in the Limpopo Province TI - Cybersecurity awareness strategy for rural communities: a case study of the Mopani District in the Limpopo Province UR - ER -