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Employees' information security awareness (ISA) in public organisations: insights from cross-cultural studies in Sweden, France, and Tunisia
Örebro University, Informatics Department, Örebro, Sweden.
Örebro University, Örebro University School of Business. Örebro University, Informatics Department, Örebro, Sweden; Alfaisal University, College of Business, Department of OPM/MIS, Riyadh, SaudiArabia.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7907-6037
2025 (English)In: Behavior and Information Technology, ISSN 0144-929X, E-ISSN 1362-3001, Vol. 44, no 1, p. 79-101Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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The dominance of national culture in organisational environments has been widely acknowledged. This study aims to explore the impact of national culture on information security awareness by examining cultural characteristics in the public sector. Drawing on Hofstede's model, a literature review was conducted to analyze existing knowledge and identify cultural traits in selected countries. Empirical data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted in Sweden, France, and Tunisia. The data were analyzed using the Human Aspects of Information Security (HAIS) model, revealing distinct patterns and emphasising the role of culture in shaping behaviours. The findings underscore the importance of involving Swedish employees in the policy design process to effectively enhance information security awareness. For French employees, it was found that learning from past experiences and respecting hierarchical structures are crucial factors in raising awareness. Conversely, in Tunisia, information security initiatives should take into account the social and relational aspects to promote awareness effectively. These insights provide valuable guidance to managers in multinational organisations, enabling them to comprehend the underlying forces and dynamics in countries with similar characteristics.

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Taylor & Francis, 2025. Vol. 44, no 1, p. 79-101
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cross-cultural study, Hofstede's national culture model, information security behaviour, Tunisia, Sweden, France
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Information Systems, Social aspects
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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-111549DOI: 10.1080/0144929X.2024.2311734ISI: 001155437300001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85184234131OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-111549DiVA, id: diva2:1837526
Available from: 2024-02-14 Created: 2024-02-14 Last updated: 2025-01-30Bibliographically approved

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