A Study On Cyber Security Awareness Among College Students Of Satara City

Cyber security is an important issue in the modern era, especially among college students who spend most of their time online and on social media. This study examines the extent of cybersecurity awareness among students in Satara city, Maharashtra. It examines students' knowledge, behavior, and attitude toward internet security practices. A survey-based approach was utilized, and the information was obtained from 200 students distributed over different colleges in Satara. The findings indicate that awareness exists at a moderate level, but there is a wide gap in putting cyber safety measures into practice. The research points out the necessity for organized cybersecurity education and awareness sessions in educational institutions.

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-10-31
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17509704
Primary Topic
Information and Cyber Security
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

A Study On Cyber Security Awareness Among College Students Of Satara City

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Information and Cyber Security
article

A Study On Cyber Security Awareness Among College Students Of Satara City

article en

Abstract

Cyber security is an important issue in the modern era, especially among college students who spend most of their time online and on social media. This study examines the extent of cybersecurity awareness among students in Satara city, Maharashtra. It examines students' knowledge, behavior, and attitude toward internet security practices. A survey-based approach was utilized, and the information was obtained from 200 students distributed over different colleges in Satara. The findings indicate that awareness exists at a moderate level, but there is a wide gap in putting cyber safety measures into practice. The research points out the necessity for organized cybersecurity education and awareness sessions in educational institutions.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (IN)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 32%
Information and Cyber Security
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.