Employee Motivation in Organizational Cybersecurity: Matching Theory and Reality

Cyberattacks pose a persistent threat to organizations worldwide. These attacks often target employees as entry points to organizational systems through tactics like phishing and credential theft. Recognizing employees as an organization’s “last line of defense”, motivating employees toward security-compliant behavior becomes paramount. While existing literature investigates theoretical frameworks for enhancing
individuals’ motivation, studies regarding their practical implementation within organizational contexts remain scarce.