Lead
University of Essex

Research leads

Dr. Marta F. Arroyabe - University of Essex

Prof. Juan Carlos Fernandez de Arroyabe - University of Essex

Dr. Martin Schumann - Maastricht University

Mr. Ignacio Fernandez - University of Warwick and Lloyds Banking Group

Focus:
This project investigates the impact of cyber security on the decision-making process behind the adoption of new digital technologies in UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Goals:

• To understand the impact of previous cyber security incidents on SMEs’ decision to invest in new digital technologies.

• To understand the impact of SMEs’ current cyber security practices on the readiness to invest in new digital technologies.

• To generate an original dataset on SMEs' decision-making process regarding the adoption of new digital technologies.

• To create a policy guide targeted at policymakers outlining our main results and recommendations.

• To create a good practice guide for the adoption of digital technologies in SMEs, targeted at managers and institutions.

Theme of Core Research:
Adoption

Website:
View regular updates on this projects progress via their website here: The impact of cyber security on the adoption of new digital technologies in UK’s SMEscyber security in uk smes | University of Essex

Contact:
Get in touch - dsbdsmes@essex.ac.uk