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Sahadan, Norashikin and Abd Rahman, Noor Ziela and Abdul Aziz, Nor Hidayati and Musa, Muharniza Azinita (2026) A Review of Students’ Acceptance on Integrating Industry Practices in Information Systems Cybersecurity Education. Technology and Entrepreneurship: Systems Driving Innovation, 612. pp. 785-795. ISSN 2198-4182

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Abstract

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the integration of industry practices into information systems education is crucial for preparing students to tackle real-world challenges effectively. Studies show that cybersecurity has both technical and business dimensions, and business students that lack technical understanding can be a challenge in incorporating cybersecurity education at the undergraduate level. There are very few published articles that have highlighted the study of impactful industry practices, specifically regarding cybersecurity courses for business students. Business students are notably deficient in hands-on practice opportunities in this area. A study, via an online survey, was conducted to ascertain business students’ attitudes towards these cybersecurity industry practices. The survey comprised 84 undergraduate students enrolled in business courses. The goal of this study is to review students’ acceptance on integrating industry practices in information systems cybersecurity education. Particularly, the study examines: (1) students’ perceptions of the current integration of industry practices into their curriculum, and (2) the impact of hands-on activities on their understanding of cybersecurity concepts. The research identifies five key elements that increase students’ cybersecurity awareness both in and beyond the classroom. Notably, hands-on activities are preferred by 36% of students, compared to formal and informal talks or site visits by practitioners (35%) and learning cybersecurity terminology (29%). This preference underscores the importance of active engagement and practical application in improving comprehension and retention of cybersecurity concepts. Furthermore, the study advocates for the integration of industry collaboration programs (70%) and the addition of cybersecurity-focused elective courses (64%) to strengthen cybersecurity education. These findings offer a benchmarking framework for curriculum design in cybersecurity courses within business programs.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	09 Feb 2026 06:08
Last Modified:	09 Feb 2026 06:08
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/15237

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