Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Smart Home Cybersecurity Challenges: An Assessment of End-User Knowledge and a Training Solution to Mitigate these Challenges.(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-11-22) Nusair, Ali; Chipidza, WallaceAs the digital revolution unfolds, individuals are increasingly transforming their traditional homes into smart homes, adopting semi- and fully automated smart devices. This transformative shift, fueled by advancements in information technology, presents vast social and economic opportunities. Despite the burgeoning number of smart devices in the market, a surge in smart home adoption has concurrently given rise to profound security challenges. Predominantly, end-users, often possessing rudimentary knowledge of associated risks, remain vulnerable to breaches of their privacy and security. Given that smart devices, interconnected and internet-enabled, relay substantial data, they are attractive targets for hackers. One fundamental reason for these challenges is the end-users' lack of requisite knowledge to safeguard their smart homes. To address these challenges, there's a pressing need for effective knowledge dissemination. This dissertation introduces two artifacts: a training framework detailing smart home vulnerabilities and best practices for cybersecurity, and an application named "Smart Home Security App". This application prompts users to update their passwords biannually and continuously monitors for potential security breaches. Drawing from an extensive literature review, the two artifacts were developed. To evaluate the framework's effectiveness, a set of 34 survey questions was crafted, reflecting key cybersecurity knowledge areas. Fifteen participants, after providing written consent, responded to these questions. Their initial responses informed the development of the first artifact, and post-training, the same questions were administered. Notably, there was a marked enhancement in the participants' understanding of smart home security post-training. Leveraging the Design Science Research methodology, the artifact's efficacy as a consumer training tool was assessed. Keywords: Smart home, IoT, vulnerabilities, smart devices, cybersecurity, hacking, social engineering, identity theft, Smart Home Security App.28 0Item Restricted Students’ Experiences With Smart Devices in Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-08-25) Aldawsari, Ibtisam; Dignam, Christopher; Kackar_Cam, Hayal; Sennholtz, HillyThe integration of smart devices in the classroom, and particularly regarding its impact on student engagement, has become a significant topic of debate in the education sector. This study aimed to explore students’ perceptions and experiences of how the integration of smart devices affected their engagement with teachers and peers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research addressed concerns and controversies surrounding the use of smart devices in classrooms and investigated their potential positive and negative effects on student engagement. The theoretical framework of activity theory and the conceptual framework of the bioecological student engagement model guided this study. The research adopted a qualitative approach and involved eight randomly-selected student participants. The study employed a blended approach, combining both inductive and deductive methods, and utilized data triangulation through interviews and focus groups. The researcher employed thematic analysis to identify common themes in the data, allowing for a qualitative understanding of the students’ perceptions. The analysis revealed four major themes: short-term benefits, challenges experienced by students, student–teacher relationships, and student–peer interactions. The findings highlighted the importance of smart devices in promoting continuity of learning, leveraging technology for educational purposes, improving communication between students and teachers, and fostering emotional intelligence and conflict management among peers. However, the study also identified challenges, such as interruptions to learning, poor mental health, and the absence of face-to-face interactions.21 0