In this course, we will discuss and study user behaviour in relation to cybersecurity, based on current models that explain user behaviour. You will gain deeper insight into how technology, organisational governance, and users’ social environments collectively contribute to shaping organisational cybersecurity culture and cybersecurity awareness. You will also be introduced to the latest research in the field.
Throughout the course, you will work on developing a strategy for organisational cybersecurity culture and cybersecurity awareness.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for individuals with a basic understanding of information security and IT systems. You should have some prior experience in IT or information security, but your background may be in either technology or social sciences.
Contact wiser@his.se if you are interested in taking this course.
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Provide an in-depth account of models that explain cybersecurity behaviour, socio-technical aspects of organisational cybersecurity culture, and cybersecurity awareness.
- Present and critically analyse research findings within the course’s subject area.
- Develop a strategy for organisational cybersecurity culture and cybersecurity awareness.
Course format
The courses in their educational form and scope are intended to be combined with work. This means that all courses are:
- Online
- Short courses (3 ECTS)
- Has a study rate of 20% (equivalent to approximately 8 hours a week for 10 weeks)
- Conducted through self-study as well as occasional scheduled occasions where you get the opportunity to meet other course participants and the course's teachers (these meetings are conducted remotely via Zoom).