# Factors Affecting Cybersecurity Awareness among University Students
## 3 Materials and Methods  
A survey approach was utilized to meet the study's goals and collect qualitative data on the degree of cyber security awareness among Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University students. The study was carried out online to ensure that a mixed group of male and female pupils' responses were collected quickly and responsibly. There were 20 items in the survey covering all aspects of cyber security, including five demographic items.  
The questions in the Internet use section were designed to elicit information about students' online behavior. The questions about the usage of security technologies were designed to assess current security practices in IAU University students. The browser security component was designed to evaluate students' comprehension of the security of the browsers they often use. Finally, the networking sites and cyber security knowledge portions examined students' understanding of the risks of utilizing various social networking platforms and how to respond to a cybercrime occurrence. As a result, we investigated the students' cyber security awareness, abilities, behavior and attitudes, and self-perceptions. These questions were distributed to undergraduate and post-graduate students, and a total of 450 responses were received. These responses were again categorized according to the hypothesis and analysis. The following are the categories of questions: Questions based on password, browser, and social media activities. The responses to these questions were multiple-choice answers, with the following choices: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree.  
The following are the questions drafted:  
1. Passwords are made up of 12 letters and a combination of letters, digits, or signs.  
Q2. Change password periodically.  
Q3. Use previously used passwords whenever needed to create a password.  
Q4. Use a single secure passcode for all web pages and logins.  
Q5. It is inconvenient to have a different long and solid passcode for every webpage and account.  
Q6. I do not mind sharing my passwords with my friends.  
The questions related to browser security are as follows:  
Q7. The web browser should be updated regularly.  
Q8. Avoid installing extensions from third-party websites.  
Q9. Examine the web browser's privacy controls and parameters regularly.  
Q10. Examine browsing history for any unusual activity.  
The questions related to social media activities are as follows:  
Q11. It is OK to publish private photographs on social networking sites.  
Q12. Accepting invitations from outsiders seems OK.  
Q13. There is no concern with openly posting one's present location on social networking sites.  
Q14. No problem with adding all personal information to social media.  
Q15. Learn how to submit any danger or questionable conduct on social networks.  
The passcode is an essential security element that protects data and information while allowing access to authenticated systems. A passcode should be at least 12 characters, including letters and numerals, capital and lowercase letters, and at least one symbol or unique character [43]. Given this, we investigated the students' understanding of the fundamental concepts of password security and how they handle their passwords.