Table A1.

Selected questions by dimension

DimensionStatement
MetaI am interested in cybersecurity
MetaI believe I am an cybersecurity expert
Cybersecurity accountabilityThere is a need for additional training for cybersecurity controls (e.g., multi-factor authentication, cyber security frameworks, incident management)
Cybersecurity accountabilityCybersecurity should be part of my company development program
Cybersecurity accountabilityAction (e.g., disciplinary procedure) should be taken if someone does not adhere to the cybersecurity policy (e.g. if they share passwords, give out confidential information or visit prohibited internet sites
Cybersecurity commitmentThe company cybersecurity awareness initiatives are effective
Cybersecurity commitmentI understand what is expected of me when it comes to cybersecurity/secure behavior at the company
Cybersecurity commitmentMy unit assigns enough people to cybersecurity
Cybersecurity commitmentMy unit dedicates enough time to cybersecurity
Cybersecurity commitmentMy unit encourages compliance to the cybersecurity policy
Cybersecurity necessity and ImportanceI am aware of the cybersecurity aspects relating to my job function (e.g. how to choose a password or handle confidential information)
Cybersecurity necessity and ImportanceIt is necessary to commit time to cybersecurity
Cybersecurity necessity and ImportanceCybersecurity is necessary in my unit
Cybersecurity necessity and importanceI am aware of the impact and consequences that a breach of/neglecting security can have for the company
Cybersecurity policy effectivenessThe content of the cybersecurity policy was effectively communicated to me
Cybersecurity policy effectivenessI am informed in a timely manner as to how cybersecurity changes will affect me
Cybersecurity policy effectivenessThe content of the cybersecurity policy is easy to understand
Information usage perceptionThe company has clear directives on how to protect sensitive/confidential employee information
Information usage perceptionI believe that it is important to limit the collection and sharing of sensitive, personal information
Information usage perceptionMy colleagues and I take care when talking about confidential information in public places
Management buy-inManagers lead by example when it comes to cybersecurity
Management buy-inMy colleagues demonstrate commitment to cybersecurity
Management buy-inCybersecurity is perceived as important by managers
Source: da Veiga and Martins (2015b) 

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