The Ongoing Threat of Ransomware to Small Businesses: A Qualitative Case Study on the Impediments to the Application of Preventative, Detective, and Corrective Controls
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Dissertation Defense Outline
Research Problem, Purpose, & Questions
Research Method & Design
Population & Sample
Materials & Instruments
Assumptions, Limitations, & Delimitations
Findings & Conclusions
Implications & Recommendations
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Problem Addressed by the Study
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Purpose of the Study
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Research Questions
RQ1: What are the impediments for the application of ransomware-specific preventative controls by small business owners?
RQ2: What are the impediments for the application of ransomware-specific detective controls by small business owners?
RQ3: What are the impediments for the application of ransomware-specific corrective controls by small business owners?
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Research Methodology
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Population & Sample
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Assumptions, Limitations, & Delimitations
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Findings & Conclusions
RQ1.What are the impediments for the application of ransomware-specific preventative controls by small business owners?
It is essential to acknowledge that in this study, the participants confirm that major hindrances to preventing ransomware attacks relate to limited awareness of cybersecurity and lack of adequate training, including the absence of specific internal policies on cyber-security management.
RQ2. What are the impediments for the application of ransomware-specific detective controls by small business owners?
Participants confirm that their organizations are less equipped to detect ransomware or malware invasions as they lack sophisticated solutions.
RQ3. What are the impediments for the application of ransomware-specific corrective controls by small business owners?
This study’s findings confirm several impediments related to corrective controls, such as ineffective threat removal, inadequate resources, and unclear recovery policies.
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Recommendations
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