Computer Science and Software Engineering Capstone Presentations
Fall Quarter
December 18, 2020
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Gurjepaul (Jay) Brar "Fear
in the Cybersecurity Domain" (UWB CSS Faculty Research) Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marc Dupius |
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Abstract This capstone project required the examination and
analysis of interview transcripts from a cybersecurity research study. Early stages of the project
consisted of helping in the development of the initial coding schema in collaboration with Dr. Dupuis and other researchers.
Once the initial schema was developed, a subset of transcripts were coded using the schema. As more batches of
transcripts came in to be coded, the schema was regularly modified and improved to allow for better cross-validation
and intra-coder reliability. The purpose of the research project is to determine
what motivates and propels individuals to engage in different cybersecurity practices. Whether these
individuals are engaging in good or bad behaviors, it is hoped that a qualitative analysis of the interview transcripts
will help uncover a deeper understanding of what drives people to take the actions they do in regard to
cybersecurity measures. Upon completion of coding the transcript, it was
determined that there are many factors that influence an
individual to take up cybersecurity practices with some common themes found. Final analysis of the data is outside the
scope of this project. |
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Updated December 15, 2020