The Information Richness Assessment of Information Security Awareness in Iranian Cloud Storage Users: Case Study of iCloud

Abstract

Cloud storage technology is attracting more attention due to the increasing implementation of technology in everyday life. The present study aims to assess Iranian iCloud users' richness of information security awareness at the three levels of knowledge, attitude, and behavior, based on six aspects required for adhering to information security policies. Accordingly, in this study, the self-reported data of 384 Iranian users of Apple products (IUAP) were investigated using a questionnaire designed by a researcher. Then, the data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel software. This research showed that the average information security awareness of IUAP is 3.22 out of 5, a slightly higher than average score using a quantitative approach and descriptive statistics,. Almost three-quarters of them use iCloud, mainly because of its easy access to information. It also assesses various aspects and examples of information security awareness and behaviors that indicate compliance with information security policies. Finally, the general knowledge of Iranian iCloud users about the components of information security awareness is estimated to be 73.83, which is relatively low and unsatisfactory, showing that more attention and training are needed. Moreover, this study prioritizes different components of information security awareness.

Keywords

• information security awareness
• information security management
• icloud
• cloud security
• iran