Abstract
PurposeThis study aims to investigate the differences in security-conscious (group A) and regular (group B) users’ behaviors and practices on mobile devices.Design/methodology/approachA survey was used to investigate the differences in behaviors and practices of security-conscious users (group A) and regular users (group B) on mobile devices. Each group will have 50 participants for a total of 100.FindingsThe analysis revealed differences in the behaviors and practices of security-conscious and regular users. The results indicated that security-conscious users engage in behaviors and practices that are more secure on mobile devices when compared with regular users.Research limitations/implicationsThe results will help recommend the best behaviors and practices for mobile device users, increasing mobile device security.Social implicationsThe results will help society to be more aware of security behaviors and practices on mobile devices.Originality/valueThis study answers the call for addressing the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in mobile device security. It develops a research instrument to measure the differences in behaviors and practices of security-conscious and regular mobile device users.
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