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September 10, 2025Kabarak journal of research and innovation.Open Access

An Empirical Assessment of Cybersecurity Maturity in Higher Learning Institutions

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BOBeatrice Akoth OwinoCOCollins OduorGCGerald Chege

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Overview

Descriptive analysis measures cybersecurity maturity in universities in Nairobi County, suggesting gaps in governance and training.

Key Points

  • Institutions showed moderate cybersecurity maturity, with a significant gap in governance and strategic planning.
  • Only 32% of universities had formal cybersecurity policies, revealing a need for stronger institutional frameworks.
  • Human factors were identified as the weakest area, with low staff awareness affecting overall cybersecurity effectiveness.
  • The research highlights the necessity for ongoing training and collaboration with national cybersecurity agencies.

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Owino et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23bd7b210217d6478728fhttps://doi.org/10.58216/kjri.v15i02.612
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