Introduction

The article under review, titled “The Need for a Cybersecurity Education Program for Internet Users with Limited English Proficiency: Results from a Pilot Study”, looks at the general problems that could occur for internet users that are not fluent with the English language, while also providing recommendations on how to fix this problem through a study conducted by the Pilot. The primary objectives of the study were to “explore the participants’ experiences with cybercrime and to monitor their changes in their cybersecurity behavior,” and also “gather information to facilitate an education curriculum on internet safety” for the individuals involved. The study utilized various research methods, including participant recruitment with strict eligibility requirements, along with pre and post study questionnaires to gather results.

Relation to Social Sciences

The article shares many relations to the core principles of social science. Firstly the principle of sociology is present through the language barrier faced by the participants of the study, demonstrating the disparity of access to effective cybersecurity resources for those alike. These individuals are at an increased risk of cybercrime due to their lack of knowledge, which ultimately shapes their experience within society Next, the principle of criminology is displayed within the study, as the main objectives of the study are to monitor cybercrime and educate others in order to provide internet safety and stability. Cybercriminals are drawn to attack individuals faced with the language barrier, as they would feel like they are less likely to be caught due to the lack of knowledge from the victims. The principle of geology is important specifically to this study as it highlights mostly Vietnamese participants and their experiences as internet users within the United States. The specific physical environments where these participants reside, along with their backgrounds are important for shaping the argument of the study.

Marginalized Groups and Societal Contributions

The marginalized groups involved in a study such as this would be immigrant groups, refugees, or individuals that learned English as a second language residing in the United States that also face heavy language barriers, especially those that have been victims to any type of cybercrime in the past. The groups of people are at an increased risk of cybercrime due to their lack of effective cybersecurity education programs.

The study has various important contributions to society. The study provides five effective and realistic recommendations that would improve cybersecurity for those affected by the language barrier. It also highlights a prevalent yet mostly unacknowledged problem that troubles many individuals within our society. It also helps to bring awareness and publicity to the problem faced by many.

Conclusion

The reviewed article, “The Need for a Cybersecurity Education Program for Internet Users with Limited English Proficiency: Results from a Pilot Study” identifies the various problems faced by those residing in the United States not fluent with the English language in regards to internet use and cybersecurity, while also providing many possible recommendations to solve the problem. The study shows a close relation to the social science concepts of sociology, geology, and criminology that we learned about in class.

References

Ngo, F. T. , Deryol, R. , Turnbull, B. & Drobisz, J. (2024). The need for a cybersecurity education program for internet users with limited English proficiency: Results from a pilot study . International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence & Cybercrime, 7(1), – . DOI: https://doi.org/10.52306/2578-3289.1160
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/ijcic/vol7/iss1/2

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