Research report commissioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority

• Chris Connolly, and others
• Australian Communications and Media Authority

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06 June 2011This study examined a selection 68 Cyber-Security education initiatives in 11 jurisdictions and analysed the literature used to both support and evaluate these strategies.

This project has consisted of two research components:

Component 1 – Comparative analysis of international initiatives: The first component was a comparative analysis of the approaches taken internationally to provide awareness raising and educational activities designed to empower the general and small business community with respect to Cyber-Security risks. This study examined a selection (68 in total) of initiatives in 11 jurisdictions. This study is not intended to represent an exhaustive study of every initiative in every jurisdiction. There has been a focus on English language initiatives – although 13 French and German initiatives were included in the study. Australian initiatives and resources were not included in this study.

Component 2 – Campaign evaluations: The second component was an analysis of the literature used to support the implementation of these strategies as well as literature that evaluates the effectiveness of Cyber-Security education and awareness raising programs. This involved the examination of the only 2 initiatives (out of 68) where an evaluation had been conducted – plus 5 evaluations of similar campaigns in other fields (such as cyber-safety). This study is reporting on evaluations that are available and not evaluating campaigns per se.

A Galexia research report, with assistance from the Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre at the University of New South Wales – commissioned and funded by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Authors: Chris Connolly, Alana Maurushat, David Vaile and Peter van Dijk.

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