# Factors Affecting Cybersecurity Awareness among University Students
###### Abstract  
One of the essential stages in increasing cyber security is implementing an effective security awareness program. This work studies the present level of security knowledge among Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University college students. A module was created to assist the students in becoming more informed. The main contribution of this work is an assessment of cybersecurity awareness among the university students based on three essential aspects: password security, browser security, and social media. Numerous questions were designed and sent to them to evaluate their awareness. The current survey received as many as 450 responses with their answers. Various statistical analyses were applied to the responses, including the validity and reliability test, feasibility test of a variable, correlation test, multicollinearity test, multiple regression, and heteroskedasticity test, carried out using SPSS. Furthermore, a multiple linear regression model and coefficient of determination, a hypothesis test, ANOVA test, and a partial test using ANOVA were also carried out. The hypothesis investigated here concerns password security, browser security, and social media. The results of partial hypothesis testing using a _t_-test showed that the password security variable significantly affects cybersecurity awareness (_p_-value = 0.0001). The regression coefficient of the password security variable in the multiple linear regression model was found to have a beta value of 0.147. In addition, the browser security variable significantly affects awareness, with a _p_-value = 0.0001. The regression coefficient of the password security variable had a beta value of 0.188. The social media activities variable significantly affects cybersecurity awareness (_p_-value = 0.0001). The regression coefficient of the social media activities variable had a beta value of 0.241. Based on the research conducted, it is concluded that knowledge of password security, browser security, and social media activities significantly influences cybersecurity awareness in students. Overall, students have realized the importance of cybersecurity awareness. c 20222022022022022022022022022022022022022202220  
become a severe danger to world security and the economy, compromising essential infrastructure and wreaking havoc on company performance, resulting in significant cognitive property loss [2]. Cyber security should be emphasized throughout a business, not only in IT [3; 4]. The global trend in cyber security issues is primarily due to the fact that most personnel do not adequately adhere to the specific security regulations and instructions supplied in the workplace. People represent a significant security vulnerability that exposes organizational assets to external and internal attackers; they are the weakest link [5; 6]. The human factor is the most common way for hackers to get unauthorized access to vital systems in a protected environment [7; 8]. As a result, implementing proactive cyber security measures is essential, particularly in developed nations where the Internet is a fundamental part of everyone's life, such as Saudi Arabia. During 2007-2009, the ratio of Internet users improved significantly, rising from 43 percent to 51 percent. By 2018, the rate of Internet users was around 19% [9; 10; 11; 12; 13]. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expanded its investment in boosting its security infrastructure, according to the Telecommunications Act of June 2001. Therefore, it is vital to strengthen and manage the telecommunications industry [14]. It was for this purpose that the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) was established to supervise Internet regulation and network traffic. In addition, the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) was established in 2006 to provide organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and prevent cyber-attacks through teaching and training activities [14].