Cyber Security Awareness and the Behaviors of Higher Education Students, using Smartphones in Vietnam

Abstract

This study investigates the level of cyber security awareness and behaviors of university students in Vietnam, through their experience of using smartphones. It is expected to determine the importance of cyber security awareness and the formal education to young generation in developing countries in the booming of information technology. Research data was collected using a set of questionnaires to 114 university students in different school years and fields of study, in Danang city, Vietnam. Descriptive data analysis was done by using the SPSS software. The research results showed that the majority of respondents are lacking fundamental knowledge of cyber security and good practices, for daily experiences, in using their smartphones. It was also noticed that the respondents presented their neglect of self- protection, from threats of cyber security, due to ignoring minor risks, while using smartphones connected to the internet.