Research Questions

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Interview questions

1. What do you think are the most common cybersecurity threats faced by higher education institutions?

2. Do you feel the university and other institutions of higher learning are secure from cybercrime?

3. Have you experienced or heard of a security breach within the university?

4. If yes, what was the type of breach and what do you believe made it possible for the breach to be successful?

5. What do you think are the common mistakes made by institutions when it comes to managing cybersecurity threats?

6. What are the most common cybersecurity threats faced by higher education institutions?

7. What do you believe makes the institution’s system and information vulnerable to cyber-crime and related crimes?

8. What are the steps that should be taken in order to mitigate the risks posed by these threats?

9. What are the challenges associated with managing cybersecurity threats at a higher education institution?

10. Have you heard of BOYDs, if yes, what role do they play concerning cyber security?

11. What are the best practices for managing cybersecurity threats at a higher education institution?

12. What are the consequences of not managing cybersecurity threats effectively?

13. How do you think higher education institutions stay ahead of the curve when it comes to cybersecurity threats?

Reference

Center for Internet Security (n.d.) Making the Connected World a Safer Place. Information Hub. https://www.cisecurity.org/