User perception's and behavioral intentions towards privacy and security online

Zhakhat Amrin

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

Kazakhstan is currently creating and deploying new digital services to raise the general population's level of living. The government of Kazakhstan is performing a digital change. During the period of modernization, maintaining cybersecurity in cyberspace is one of the most crucial challenges, not just for Kazakhstan but also for other nations. This study's objectives include determining the Republic of Kazakhstan's citizens' access to high-quality digital services as well as the level of public understanding of and readiness for state-implemented programs and projects within the framework of national cybersecurity and digitalization policy. The research will include theoretical and empirical analysis to ascertain Kazakhstan's level of cybersecurity and digitalization. The research subject will also look at the experiences of successful nations and unions, such the US and the EU. By conducting an online survey of Kazakh students, the paper will use a quantitative research methodology. The survey looks at the population's capability, comfort, and knowledge about the usage of digital technology and cybersecurity. By conducting an interview of People working in the cyber-security field, the paper will use a qualitative research methodology. The interview looks at the specialists’ views on the level of cyber security in the country, its weaknesses and strengths, and a possible future. Both the survey and the interview will be conduct within the context of Kazakhstan's accepted state program and regulatory legislation. Practical and methodological suggestions for further enhancing Kazakhstan's cybersecurity and digital policy will be made based on the findings of the qualitative and quantitative study. The suggested solutions may be helpful not just for Kazakhstan but also for other nations going through a digital transition. Furthermore, as post-Soviet countries have a common history of independence growth and construction, it may be beneficial for the nations of the former USSR.

Keywords

cybersecurity, younger generation, Kazakhstan, information security awareness, computer literacy

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 17. 3. 2023

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 15. 5. 2023
• Supervisor: John Phillip Sabou, Ph.D.
• Reader: Miloš Ulman, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Economics and Management

Bachelor programme:
Informatics