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Overcoming Data Breaches And Human Factors In Minimizing Threats To Cyber-Security Ecosystems, Manouan Pierre-Marius Ayereby
Overcoming Data Breaches And Human Factors In Minimizing Threats To Cyber-Security Ecosystems, Manouan Pierre-Marius Ayereby
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This mixed-methods study focused on the internal human factors responsible for data breaches that could cause adverse impacts on organizations. Based on the Swiss cheese theory, the study was designed to examine preventative measures that managers could implement to minimize potential data breaches resulting from internal employees' behaviors. The purpose of this study was to provide insight to managers about developing strategies that could prevent data breaches from cyber-threats by focusing on the specific internal human factors responsible for data breaches, the root causes, and the preventive measures that could minimize threats from internal employees. Data were collected from 10 …