What Motivates Remote Workers To Protect IT Assets?
GCN, January 13th, 2023
Researchers found that fear of what could go wrong is the primary driver in getting remote workers to protect IT systems.
When it comes to relying on remote employees to keep IT systems secure, there are two basic approaches organizations can take. One, the protection motivation theory, uses fear as a deterrent. The other relies on workers' sense of stewardship or moral responsibility.
Researchers at the University of Washington tested the two approaches and found that fear of what could go wrong is the better motivator in getting remote workers to protect IT systems, especially for workers whose job is unrelated to IT security.