Digital Transformation in Industry 5.0: A resilient cybersecurity solutions for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face significant cybersecurity challenges due to resource constraints and knowledge deficiencies. This study identifies key gaps in cybersecurity practices and introduces the enhanced ROHAN model- tailored to deliver targeted, industry-specific education and intervention. Integrated with the Cyber Guardian Framework (CGF), the model promotes resilience across organisational, technologies, and human awareness domains. A mixed-methods approach reinforcing industry 5.0 principles. The combined frameworks offer a scalable roadmap to bridge cybersecurity knowledge gaps and build adaptive, cyber-aware SMEs.
Authors
- Nisha Rawindaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1914-7366)
- Ambikesh Jayal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9936-5311)
- Edmond Prakash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9129-0186)
- Aytel Systems Ltd
Institutions
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- Cardiff University (GB)
- Teesside University (GB)
- University of Wales (GB)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-08-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/acdsa65407.2025.11166275
- Primary Topic
- Digital Transformation in Industry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00