Human Vulnerability Attack in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Human vulnerability attacks, which use people rather than technology to get into networks, are a growing cybersecurity problem. This research examines human vulnerability attacks in all key Saudi Arabian industries and proposes effective mitigation techniques. A quantitative survey was used to collect data from Saudi Arabian banking, healthcare, energy, and government professionals. According to the results, psychological biases and repeated lapses dramatically increase cyberattack risk. A majority of respondents agreed that combining training, policy, and technology minimizes the danger of human vulnerability assaults, supporting the theory. Ineffective training and incomplete technical implementation were found, highlighting the need for adjustments. The research underlines the significance of leadership in developing cybersecurity awareness and establishing a security-conscious culture in enterprises. Implementing technical defenses, improving training, and strengthening policies are the study's cybersecurity suggestions. Future studies should increase sample size, examine particular psychological biases, and assess the long-term efficacy of integrated cybersecurity methods.