Information Security Awareness at Oman Educational Institutions : An Academic Prespective

TL;DR

This study assesses the level of information security awareness among educational institutions in Oman, identifying gaps between knowledge and practice to improve security measures.

Contribution

It provides empirical data on security awareness levels and practices in Omani educational institutions, highlighting specific areas needing improvement.

Findings

Identified gaps between security knowledge and practices.

Highlighted weaknesses in password and email security awareness.

Correlated awareness levels with actual security practices.

Abstract

The gap between the knowledge and the practices regarding the computer and Internet use are the major factors which influence security of Information. A survey was performed on the education institutions in Oman to investigate the level of information security awareness among various entities. The survey focused on the following factors of IT Security: Demographics, Internet usage, Awareness about organizations network Security threats experience, Awareness on Password management, Email security awareness and Knowledge on security practices. The survey attracted 173 respondents: the level of information security awareness and knowledge on security practices were correlated and analyzed. The areas of weakness related to the security implementation, awareness and practice were identified.