%0 Journal Article
%T The Cyberpsychology of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Cybersecurity: A Human-Centric Approach to Policy Development
%A Troy C. Troublefield
%J Journal of Information Security
%P 158-183
%@ 2153-1242
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/jis.2025.161009
%X This study investigates the critical intersection of cyberpsychology and cybersecurity policy development in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through a mixed-methods approach incorporating surveys of 523 employees across 78 SMEs, qualitative interviews, and case studies, the research examines how psychological factors influence cybersecurity behaviors and policy effectiveness. Key findings reveal significant correlations between psychological factors and security outcomes, including the relationship between self-efficacy and policy compliance (r = 0.42, p &lt; 0.001) and the impact of social norms on security behavior (<i>&#946;</i> = 0.37, p &lt; 0.001). The study identifies critical challenges in risk perception, policy complexity, and organizational culture affecting SME cybersecurity implementation. Results demonstrate that successful cybersecurity initiatives require the integration of psychological principles with technical solutions. The research provides a framework for developing human-centric security policies that address both behavioral and technical aspects of cybersecurity in resource-constrained environments.
%K Cyberpsychology
%K Cybersecurity
%K SMEs
%K Policy Development
%K Human Factors
%K Risk Perception
%K Compliance Behavior
%K Organizational Culture
%K Psychological Resilience
%K Security Awareness
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=139918