Title: College Students in Technology Environment at a Glance: A Survey on Assessment of Internet Safety, Cybersecurity Awareness and Risks
Authors: Olajumoke Modupe. AKERE
Volume: 8
Issue: 9
Pages: 237-241
Publication Date: 2024/09/28
Abstract:
The study is a survey on the college student internet safety, cybersecurity and risks in technology environment. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The sample comprised 100 respondents drawn randomly online were used. A validated instrument named 'College Students Cybersecurity Awareness Scale' (r = 0.84) was used to collect data. Frequency counts and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the data collected. 52 (52%) of the respondents are of age 16-20 years. Thirty eight (38%) male responded while 62 (62%) are female and 89 (89%) maintain high levels of internet safety and seventy eight (78%) cybersecurity awareness. There is linear relationship between predictor variables (internet safety and cybersecurity awareness) and risk in technology environment r = 0.777. Internet safety (? = 0.823; t (98) = 10.816; p < .05) contributed most followed by cybersecurity awareness (? = 0.099; t (98) = 1.299; p < .05). It was deduced from the findings that there more users of high level of internet safety and cybersecurity awareness among college students. There is significant effect of internet safety and cybersecurity awareness on risk in technology environment. Although some of the internet safety measures are not well observed as they were considered not necessary. It is therefore recommended that all safety measures must be taken seriously by college students, as well as other technology users.