Enhancing Cybersecurity through Comprehensive User Training Programs: A Study on Mitigating Social Engineering Threats

Banjo, Olumide Oladapo (2024) Enhancing Cybersecurity through Comprehensive User Training Programs: A Study on Mitigating Social Engineering Threats. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

In order to successfully mitigate the growing threat posed by social engineering attacks, this study sheds light on the importance of user training programs specifically focused on the behavioural changes, confidence levels, threat perception and decision-making patterns.

A mixed-methods approach was adopted, engaging 30 participants from various cybersecurity backgrounds. Utilizing purposive sampling, a wide range of experiences was captured to understand the effectiveness of cybersecurity training. Both quantitative surveys and qualitative simulated social engineering attacks were combined to assess participant’s vulnerabilities and the impact of the training program, before and after its implementation.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Sahni, Vikas UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	03 Jun 2025 16:14
Last Modified:	03 Jun 2025 16:14
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7734

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