Assessing Cybersecurity Awareness Among Public Sector Employees in Saudi Arabia: A Study on Social Engineering Vulnerabilities

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the level of cybersecurity awareness among employees in the public sector of Saudi Arabia with a specific focus on understanding their vulnerability to social engineering attacks. This literature review examines cybersecurity awareness among public sector employees towards social engineering vulnerabilities. This study measures cybersecurity knowledge across Saudi public sector workers using a quantitative, positivist-guided methodology. It employs a logical approach to test hypotheses using iii online surveys that are examined using SPSS. Convenience sampling as well as the cross-sectional approach allow for extensive data gathering while upholding participant protection ethics.