Article Review #2: The Need for a Cybersecurity Education Program for Internet Users with Limited English Proficiency: Results from a Pilot Study

Social Science Principals

This article relates to the principles of objectivity and parsimony. The objectivity refers to the researchers making sure they present their data on cybersecurity and cybercrime behaviors of Vietnamese and Hispanic people. The parsimony in this article refers to the researchers using simple methods like questionnaires and focus groups to allow the data to speak for itself.

Research Questions

The main research question in the article is how can instructing people about cybersecurity help Hispanic and Vietnamese users who speak little English protect themselves from online crime? Another research question is does instructing these groups about cybersecurity make them less likely to become victims of online crime?

Types of Research Methods Used

The study used quantitative methods to gather data from pretest/post-test questionnaires to measure participants’ cybersecurity behaviors before and after the training. They also used qualitative methods through focus group discussions to get feedback from participants on the cybersecurity education modules.

Types of Data

The data used in this study includes self-reported experiences with cybercrime and cybersecurity behaviors. They used pretest and post-test questionnaires to access participant experience before and after the training to see if anything changed.

Concepts from PowerPoints

A concept that was discussed that relates to this article is cultural relativism. The researchers considered the unique needs of the Hispanic and Vietnamese communities by adapting the educational content to be culturally sensitive and language appropriate. This ensured that the participants could relate to the material in a way that was relevant to their own lives and experiences.

Challenges of Marginalized Groups

In this article, the marginalized groups would be Hispanic and Vietnamese people with LEP. These groups may face difficulties in accessing cybersecurity resources due to language barriers.

Overall Contributions

The overall contributions of this study are many. This study highlights the importance of culturally tailored cybersecurity training for Hispanic and Vietnamese communities, which are often overlooked when it comes to cybersecurity education. The study also demonstrates that gamified simulations can be an effective method for improving cybersecurity behaviors and reducing the risk of cybercrime victimization in these groups. Another contribution is that the findings offer insights for designing more accessible cybersecurity programs that can reach a broader audience.

References

Ngo, F. T., Deryol, R., Turnbull, B., & Drobisz, J. (n.d.). The Need for a Cybersecurity Education Program for Internet Users with Limited English Proficiency: Results from a Pilot Study. Virtual Commons – Bridgewater State University. https://vc.bridgew.edu/ijcic/vol7/iss1/2/