An Exploratory Factor Analysis of Personality Factors: An Insider Threat Perspective

Abstract

This study used an exploratory factor analysis to examine the factors underlying personality traits that influence the constructs of information security compliance. Studies of this nature could be germane to organisations grappling with the insider threat problem. The current study, which is situated within the socio-technical realm and considers the human element within the information security domain, concludes by providing a conceptual model that could be useful to both researchers and practitioners.