Cyber- Security Vulnerability and Initiatives in Kenyan County Governments
Kadima Victor Chitechi
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
Benjamin Kiprono
University of Kabianga
Frank Tireito
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1234/ajcis.v7iX.38
Keywords: Cybercrime, Cyber security, Vulnerabilities, computer crime, cyber threat.
Abstract
Globally, ICT is regarded as a driver and enabler thus; organisations, which have integrated ICT into their systems, have had immense growth and output. The adoption of ICT into the Kenya’s County Governments therefore promises growth and output. These benefits notwithstanding, integration of ICT systems into County Governments is faced with a number of challenges in-terms of vulnerabilities and other cybersecurity risks. This paper sort to establish the current state of cyber security vulnerability, initiatives and factors affecting the state of cybersecurity in County Governments .The study was carried out in two counties namely Kakamega and Bungoma. The study targeted a total population of 170 staff grouped as end users and ICT Experts. The study adopted exploratory research design. Stratified random sampling technique was used to group the counties while purposive sampling was used to identify the correspondence with the required information. A sample size of 98 end users and 37 ICT experts was obtained using Yamane’s formula. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used in data collection. The data was analyzed using SPSS where descriptive statistics of frequencies, charts, percentages and means regression analysis were used and a null hypothesis was tested at 5% level of significance. Study results showed that there is a positive association between preparedness and awareness hence a strong indication that the County Governments are not well prepared to manage cyber security matters in Kenya
Author Biographies
Kadima Victor Chitechi, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
Department of Information Technology
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
Benjamin Kiprono, University of Kabianga
Department of Information Technology
Kaimosi Friends University
Frank Tireito, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
School of Computing & Information Technology
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
