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Ciberconsciencialização em Contexto Académico: Estudo com Estudantes de Áreas não‐CTEAM na ESTG‐IPLeiria
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A evolução tecnológica e a crescente digitalização da sociedade têm provocado transformações
significativas na forma como as pessoas comunicam, estudam, trabalham e
interagem com o mundo. No entanto, esta dependência da tecnologia também aumenta
a exposição a riscos como fraudes, roubo de identidade e outras ameaças associadas ao
cibercrime. Neste contexto, a cibersegurança assume um papel fundamental, não apenas
para os profissionais da área das tecnologias, mas para todos os cidadãos.
Com o aumento da cibercriminalidade é essencial adotar práticas seguras no utilização
das tecnologias. Contudo, os estudantes que frequentam cursos fora das áreas da
Ciência, Tecnologia, Engenharia, Artes e Matemática (CTEAM) têm, geralmente, menos
contacto com conceitos e práticas de cibersegurança na sua formação académica.
Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar o nível de consciencialização para a cibersegurança
dos estudantes da Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão (ESTG) do Politécnico
de Leiria, que não pertencem a cursos das áreas de CTEAM, com vista à implementação
de estratégias de sensibilização. A avaliação utiliza a escala Human Aspects
of Information Security Questionnaire (HAIS-Q) para medir os conhecimentos, as atitudes
e os comportamentos dos estudantes em diferentes tópicos da cibersegurança. O
questionário foi respondido por 104 estudantes e os resultados revelaram que, embora
muitos participantes demonstrem alguma perceção dos riscos digitais, ainda persistem
comportamentos vulneráveis em áreas específicas, evidenciando a importância da
ciberconsciencialização. A estratégia de sensibilização consistiu em duas partes principais:
aula aberta focada nos principais comportamentos de risco abordados pela escala
HAIS-Q; e desenvolvimento de um vídeo explicativo disponibilizado online. Esta
abordagem demonstrou ser eficaz na promoção de comportamentos mais seguros na
utilização das tecnologias.
Esta dissertação contribui para a área da ciberconsciencialização ao centrar-se num
público menos estudado e que combina uma avaliação e uma intervenção prática. A
dissertação reforça ainda a importância de integrar conteúdos de cibersegurança nos
planos de estudo, especialmente fora das áreas tecnológicas, promovendo a formação
de cidadãos mais conscientes, responsáveis e preparados para enfrentar os desafios do
mundo digital.
Technological evolution and the increasing digitalization of society have led to significant changes in the way people communicate, study, work and interact with the world. However, this dependence on technology also increases exposure to risks such as fraud, identity theft and other threats associated with cybercrime. In this context, cybersecurity plays a fundamental role, not just for technology professionals, but for all citizens. With the rise in cybercrime, it is essential to adopt safe practices when using technology. However, students who attend courses outside the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) generally have less contact with cybersecurity concepts and practices in their academic training. This study aims to assess the level of cybersecurity awareness among students at the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic of Leiria, who are not enrolled in STEAM courses, with the goal of implementing awareness strategies. The assessment uses the Human Aspects of Information Security Questionnaire (HAISQ) scale to measure the students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on different cybersecurity topics. The questionnaire was answered by 104 students, and the results revealed that, although many participants demonstrate some awareness of digital risks, vulnerable behaviors still persist in specific areas, highlighting the importance of cyber awareness. The awareness strategy consisted of two main parts: an open class focused on the main risky behaviors addressed by the HAIS-Q scale; and the development of an explanatory video published online. This approach proved to be effective in promoting safer behaviors in the use of technology. This dissertation contributes to the field of cyber awareness by focusing on a less studied audience and combining an assessment with a practical intervention. The dissertation also reinforces the importance of integrating cybersecurity content into study plans, especially outside of technological areas, promoting the training of more aware, more responsible, and better prepared citizens to face the challenges of the digital world.
Technological evolution and the increasing digitalization of society have led to significant changes in the way people communicate, study, work and interact with the world. However, this dependence on technology also increases exposure to risks such as fraud, identity theft and other threats associated with cybercrime. In this context, cybersecurity plays a fundamental role, not just for technology professionals, but for all citizens. With the rise in cybercrime, it is essential to adopt safe practices when using technology. However, students who attend courses outside the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) generally have less contact with cybersecurity concepts and practices in their academic training. This study aims to assess the level of cybersecurity awareness among students at the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic of Leiria, who are not enrolled in STEAM courses, with the goal of implementing awareness strategies. The assessment uses the Human Aspects of Information Security Questionnaire (HAISQ) scale to measure the students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on different cybersecurity topics. The questionnaire was answered by 104 students, and the results revealed that, although many participants demonstrate some awareness of digital risks, vulnerable behaviors still persist in specific areas, highlighting the importance of cyber awareness. The awareness strategy consisted of two main parts: an open class focused on the main risky behaviors addressed by the HAIS-Q scale; and the development of an explanatory video published online. This approach proved to be effective in promoting safer behaviors in the use of technology. This dissertation contributes to the field of cyber awareness by focusing on a less studied audience and combining an assessment with a practical intervention. The dissertation also reinforces the importance of integrating cybersecurity content into study plans, especially outside of technological areas, promoting the training of more aware, more responsible, and better prepared citizens to face the challenges of the digital world.
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Cibersegurança Ciberconsciencialização Competências digitais Educação digital