HUMAN RESOUCE MANAGEMENT AS A CYBER SECURITY ENABLER IN NIGERIA: AN EXPLORATORY APPROACH

Abstract

The major advocacy of this study is Human Resource Management as a Cyber Security Enabler in Nigeria: An Exploratory Approach. The study argues that human resource management (HRM) can help organizations in Nigeria to develop a cyber security culture that prioritizes security and encourages employees to take ownership of cyber security. This culture helps to prevent insider threats which can curb a significant risk in Nigeria's cyber security landscape. For the purpose of generating data for this study, the researcher made use of documentary sources which is also known as “Secondary Sources” from related literature on the subject of our study By documentary sources, we mean any written material (whether hand-written, typed or printed) that is already in existence. The study among others found out that organizations with robust HRM practices (e.g., regular training, employee engagement) tend to have higher levels of cyber security awareness among employees. The study recommends among others that organizations in Nigeria should incorporate cyber security awareness, training, and best practices into HRM processes, such as on-boarding, employee development, and performance management.