%0 Journal Article %@ 16135113 %A Ali, R.F. %A Jahankhani, H. %A Hassan, B. %D 2024 %F scholars:20157 %I Springer %J Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications %P 387-397 %R 10.1007/978-3-031-47594-8₂₀ %T Cybersecurity at the Core: A Study on IT Expertsâ�� Policy Adherence %U https://khub.utp.edu.my/scholars/20157/ %V Part F %X Information security remains a significant concern for virtually every well-established organization globally. Extensive research indicates that a significant proportion of information security breaches can be attributed to internal employeesâ�� disregard for information security policies. Non-compliance with these policies is a complex issue that necessitates both administrative and behavioural solutions. While numerous studies have delved into behavioural aspects of information security, most of this research has cantered around non-IT or non- specialized users. This research paper represents a pioneering pilot study aimed at assessing the information security policy compliance of IT professionals. Formulated hypotheses based on a comprehensive literature review, along with the development of a framework, underpin the study's methodology. The framework incorporates organizational management constructs and draws from two prominent behavioural theoriesâ��Protection Motivation Theory and the Theory of Planned Behaviour. The findings from this pilot study underscore the role of organizational management in augmenting employeesâ�� protection motivation, ultimately fostering a culture of responsible information security behaviour aligned with information security policy compliance. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. %Z cited By 0