SNA: The Optimal Nodes to Raise Nurses' Infosec Awareness

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Information Security
• Social Network Analysis

Background:

• Information security (Infosec) awareness is crucial in healthcare.
• Understanding trusted information sources is key to effective Infosec communication.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of Social Network Analysis (SNA) in enhancing Infosec awareness.
• To identify trusted sources for Infosec updates among nurses.

Main Methods:

• A sample of 164 nurses participated in the study.
• Social Network Analysis (SNA) was employed using UCINET 6 and NetDraw for mapping.
• PSPP 1.6.2 was utilized for data analysis.

Main Results:

• Nurses identified specific trusted actors for receiving Infosec updates.
• Managers, colleagues, and IT professionals were consistently ranked as most trusted.
• Network analysis revealed patterns in information dissemination.

Conclusions:

• Social Network Analysis (SNA) is a viable method for improving Infosec awareness in nursing.
• Targeting trusted individuals like managers, colleagues, and IT professionals can optimize Infosec communication strategies.