Cybersecurity Determinants in Iraq's Digital Workplace: Attitude, Policy, and Compliance Roles

Authors

  • Suhaba Nizar Nazem Department of Law, Al-Noor University College, Bartella, Iraq.
  • Majeed M. Abid Department of Media/ Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad, 10011, Iraq
  • Salah Hasan Gdheeb Department of Media/ Mazaya university college Iraq.
  • Haady Abdilnibi Altememy College of Islamic Sciences/ The Islamic university in Najaf, Iraq.
  • Isra Shakir Hassan Al Jouani College of Arts, Department of Media/ Al-Esraa University, Baghdad/ Iraq.
  • Karrar Shareef Mohsen Information and Communication Technology Research Group, Scientific Research Center, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq.
  • Alaa Hussein Abdulaal Medical device engineering/ Ashur University College/Baghdad/ Iraq.
  • Abdulnaser Khalid Hamzah Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, / AL-Nisour University College/ Baghdad/ Iraq.
  • Mustafa Asaad Rasol National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq

Keywords:

cybersecurity, digital workplace, policy compliance, attitude towards cybersecurity.

Abstract

Technology and digital advancement have produced several advantages to mankind, but it has also created a new field to focus on and monitor, which is cybersecurity for the prevention of cybercrimes. Countries like Iraq have embraced these innovations without any proper prelude measures and are facing different challenges to combat cyber issues. In this context, this study has empirically evaluated the influence of organizational cybersecurity on the digital workplace performance of employees. Some of the external factors, i.e., policy compliance of the organization and attitudes of employees towards cybersecurity, have been investigated as mediators. This study has used a quantitative survey questionnaire approach for the data collection and has analyzed the collected data through primary research software’s SPSS and Amos. The results have revealed the significance of organizational cybersecurity in the digital workplace, yet the mediators have reflected the insignificant impact on the digital workplace. This study has discussed its theoretical and practical implications and limitations for policymakers and future researchers as well.

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Published

2023-11-08

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2023): July-December-2023

Section

Articles