Assessing Cybersecurity Awareness Among Vocational Students in Office Administration

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Radinal Fadli, Herman Dwi Surjono, Ratna Candra Sari, Yayuk Hidayah, Fivia Eliza

2024 International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering Vol. 14 Issue 4 Article Cited by 7 Quartile

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the level of cybersecurity awareness among vocational high school students in the administration and office management program in eight vocational high schools in Indonesia. The research method used is quantitative descriptive research with an online test instrument that has met the criteria of validity, reliability, level of difficulty, and differentiation. The research sample consisted of 180 students who took the test. The data obtained were normally distributed and the population was declared homogeneous. The results of the study indicate that students have a basic understanding of cybersecurity, but there is still a significant need to improve the implementation of more effective cybersecurity practices. The average score for each indicator indicates challenges in understanding and consistently applying cybersecurity principles. The implications of these findings emphasize the need for curriculum revision and development of training programs that can better prepare students to face cybersecurity threats in a professional environment. This study provides a basis for further research to explore more effective educational strategies in improving cybersecurity awareness and skills among vocational program students. Copyright: © 2024 The authors.

Affiliations

Postgraduate Program, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia; Faculty of Engineering, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia; Faculty of Economics and Business, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia; Faculty of Social Sciences, Law and Political Sciences, Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia; Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25132, Indonesia