The relationship between cybersecurity awareness and secretaries' job performance in university of Ibadan

This study examines the relationship between cybersecurity awareness and secretaries’ job performance at the University of Ibadan, focusing on four key objectives: assessing the level of job performance, evaluating cybersecurity awareness, exploring the relationship between the two variables, and determining the impact of cybersecurity awareness on job performance. A descriptive survey design was adopted, utilizing total enumeration sampling of 80 secretaries. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire on a 4-point Likert scale, validated through content validity, and tested for reliability with Cronbach Alpha coefficients ranging from 0.823 to 0.973. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and regression analysis, were employed for data analysis. Findings revealed a generally high level of job performance (mean = 3.67) and a moderately high level of cybersecurity awareness (mean = 3.66). The study established a very strong positive correlation (r = 0.938, p = 0.000) between cybersecurity awareness and job performance, indicating that secretaries with higher cybersecurity awareness tend to perform better. Regression analysis further demonstrated that cybersecurity awareness significantly impacts job performance, accounting for 88% of the variance (R² = 0.880). The t-value (23.920) and p-value (0.000) confirmed the statistical significance of this impact. The study concludes that cybersecurity awareness is a critical factor in enhancing secretaries’ job performance, though other variables may also contribute. It recommends regular training on cybersecurity practices, improved access to reliable security tools, and integration of cybersecurity awareness into professional development programs to address emerging threats and maintain high performance levels. These findings underscore the importance of fostering a culture of cybersecurity to optimize secretarial roles in the digital era.