Exploring the Relationship between Digital Literacy and Information Security Culture Toward IR 4.0 among Administrative and Diplomatic Officers (ADO) in Malaysia

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10.2991/978-94-6463-589-8_57How to use a DOI?

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Information security culture; digital literacy skills; information security behavior; information management

Abstract

The advent of Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) is significantly influencing employment sectors. Prior studies conducted in Malaysia indicate that the readiness of employees to embrace IR4.0 is affected by shifts in the environment, consumer behavior, and employee performance, while technological factors have lower compatibility. This stands in opposition to the process of transformation which demands a significant level of digital literacy from employees, as they must engage with and independently make decisions using these advanced technological tools. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the correlation between digital literacy and information security culture among Administrative and Diplomatic Officers (ADO) in Malaysia. This study is also related to the goals of Thrusts 1 and 6 of the Malaysian Digital Economy Blueprint. These goals aim to improve the digital literacy of government employees at all levels, with the objective of creating reliable, secure, and ethically sound digital environments that promote a strong culture of information security. A survey questionnaire used to evaluate the correlation between the variables. Using SmartPLS for data analysis, it was found that three hypotheses were supported. Significant correlations are observed between information security culture and the technical (t-1.674, p < 0.047); cognitive (t-2.879, p < 0.002); and social emotional (t-5.300, p < 0.000) variables. The purpose of the research is to improve the digital literacy of organisation employees, thereby enhancing the organization's information security culture. Consequently, it will enhance the alignment between the DL competence framework and the information security culture of Malaysian employees. Furthermore, this information will furnish the government, policymakers, and organisations with valuable insights regarding the deficiencies that hinder the realisation of the Mydigital Initiative's objective of equipping all civil servants with digital literacy by 2025.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mohd Sharulnizam Kamarulzaman
AU  - Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan
AU  - Khalid Abdul Wahid
AU  - Amirudin Abdul Wahab
AU  - Abdul Jalil Tohara
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/01
TI  - Exploring the Relationship between Digital Literacy and Information Security Culture Toward IR 4.0 among Administrative and Diplomatic Officers (ADO) in Malaysia
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Computing, Engineering & Science Education (InvENT 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 611
EP  - 621
SN  - 2352-538X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-589-8_57
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-589-8_57
ID  - Kamarulzaman2024
ER  -