Dominant factor for improving information security awareness

Abstract

The advancement of science and technology, especially in the field of Information Communication Technology (ICT), is characterized by the availability of faster and easier information access. However, the development is vulnerable to misconducts, e.g., information theft. This study aims to determine the relationship between perception of organizational support, competence, and motivation with information security awareness. The survey involved a population of 324 people information system employees working in local governments in 33 provinces; as many as 140 people were selected as the sample using stratified proportional random method. The data were collected using a questionnaire and were further analyzed using multiple regression. The results of the research show that (1) Information security awareness is influenced positively and significantly by the organizational support perception, competence and motivation. (2) The aspect of competence is the dominant factor that contributes to the information security awareness compared to the organizational support perception and motivation. (3) Information security awareness can be improved by competencies, knowledge, and skills. The study also reveals that instructional awareness training model developed by ‘Schultz’ is applicable to improve the attitude or character of information security awareness.