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An analysis of differences in behaviors and practices of security-conscious users and regular users on mobile devices.

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Conference

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Publication Date

August 23, 2022

Start Date

June 26, 2022

End Date

June 29, 2022

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #9

Page Count

10

DOI

10.18260/1-2--41116

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https://peer.asee.org/41116

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322

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Stephen Mujeye

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Dr. Stephen Mujeye an Assistant Professor of Computer Systems Technology at Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. He earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Business Management and Business Systems Support Specialist from Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan. He has a master’s degree in Information Resource Management from Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He completed his Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University. His Ph.D. dissertation was titled “An Experimental Study on the Role of Password Strength and Cognitive Load on Employee Productivity.” He holds several industry certifications, including A+, Network+, CCNA, and CCNA Security. His areas of research interest are authentication methods, cyber security, mobile and network security.

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Abstract

Mobile devices are widespread worldwide; individuals increasingly use their mobile devices to check emails, online banking, social media, etc. Previous studies have shown, however, that mobile devices have specific weaknesses and vulnerabilities to security. Security attacks for mobile users have also been on the increase. In this work-in-progress study, we seek to investigate the differences in security-conscious and regular users' behaviors and practices on mobile devices. A descriptive research methodology will be developed, utilizing two groups of participants (security-conscious and regular users) to address the study's objective. Participants will be selected from students at Illinois State University. The data will be analyzed using the multivariate analysis of variance. The analysis will reveal if differences are present in the behaviors and practices of security-conscious users and regular users. The results will help in recommending the best behaviors and practices for mobile device users, thereby increasing mobile device security.

Mujeye, S. (2022, August), An analysis of differences in behaviors and practices of security-conscious users and regular users on mobile devices. Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--41116

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