{"id":27264,"date":"2024-04-03T15:58:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T10:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/?p=27264"},"modified":"2024-04-04T11:32:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T06:02:05","slug":"motivations-to-practice-online-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/motivations-to-practice-online-safety\/27264\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning cybersecurity: what motivates folks to practice online safety?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s digital world, the challenge of keeping ourselves safe from cyberthreats is a real and ever-present concern. This blog post delves into what fuels our commitment to cyber-resilience \u2013 exploring the intricate interplay between awareness, perception, and steadfastness in the face of online perils.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the drive for online safety<\/h2>\n<p>We conducted a <a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/03134640\/White-Paper_Kaspersky-Academy_Learning-Cybersecurity_Final.pdf\"><strong>survey<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0among educators, administrative staff, and teaching staff in India, Singapore, and the Philippines, to get to the heart of what motivates folks to practice online safety. This research aimed to shed light on how people react to cybersecurity advice and threats \u2013 particularly regarding connecting to secure internet connections, dealing with suspicious links and attachments, and adopting strong passwords. Moreover, the study also explores ways for individuals to become more cyber-resilient.<\/p>\n<h2>Deciphering the cybersecurity mind-set<\/h2>\n<p>How do individuals perceive cybersecurity challenges, and how do these perceptions shape their digital habits? Our survey revealed some eye-opening trends:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>79.1% of those surveyed said they would switch to secure Wi-Fi after being told about the risks of insecure connections; this demonstrates how awareness leads to action.<\/li>\n<li>76.8% believe that secure Wi-Fi can prevent cyber-intrusions; this highlights overall trust in basic cybersecurity measures.<\/li>\n<li>85.4% avoid opening suspicious links and attachments; this indicates a well-informed, vigilant approach to online threats.<\/li>\n<li>85% recognize the danger of their passwords being cracked; this reveals a need for password education.<\/li>\n<li>86.5% of respondents expect that their digital devices may be targeted in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The survey underscored two crucial requisites needed for effective cybersecurity behavioural practices: (i) a belief in one\u2019s ability to protect oneself; and (ii) certainty in the effectiveness of the recommended safety measures. This is particularly important for educators, who play a critical role in passing on these values. Feeling equipped and knowledgeable about cybersecurity is vital for fostering a culture of safety among their students.<\/p>\n<p>Our analysis also revealed that educators who themselves practice good online hygiene are more confident in teaching their students about cybersecurity. \u201cPracticing what one preaches\u201d clearly works when it comes to cybersecurity habits.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: forging a safer digital future<\/h2>\n<p>The insights from our research highlight the importance of both awareness and confidence in promoting cybersecurity practices. As we navigate the online world, let\u2019s remember that staying safe isn\u2019t just about following guidelines, but also understanding and believing in the measures we take.<\/p>\n<p>For a deeper dive into our findings and to join the conversation on cybersecurity motivations, check out our full research <a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/03134640\/White-Paper_Kaspersky-Academy_Learning-Cybersecurity_Final.pdf\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"category_for_banner\" value=\"premium-generic\"><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"placeholder_for_banner\" data-cat_id=\"premium-generic\" value=\"24643\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What influences individuals\u2019 behaviours toward cybersecurity issues \u2013 particularly regarding connecting to a secure internet connection, handling suspicious links and files, and adopting strong passwords?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2707,"featured_media":27265,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2196],"tags":[282,477,439,346,410,413,187,527,84],"class_list":{"0":"post-27264","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-threats","8":"tag-cybersecurity","9":"tag-cyberthreats","10":"tag-digital-security","11":"tag-education","12":"tag-online-safety","13":"tag-online-threats","14":"tag-passwords","15":"tag-threats","16":"tag-wifi"},"hreflang":[{"hreflang":"en-in","url":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/motivations-to-practice-online-safety\/27264\/"}],"acf":[],"banners":"","maintag":{"url":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/tag\/online-safety\/","name":"online safety"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2707"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27264"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27264\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27286,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27264\/revisions\/27286"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}