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Elzbieta Titis, Andrew Burd
Abstract
This study builds on our prior research identifying key barriers to cyber security engagement, such as techno-invasion stress, demographic disparities in training uptake, and frustration with rigid protocols. Through a mixed-methods approach, it proposes targeted, human-centred initiatives with micro actions to improve engagement, reduce stress, and promote shared responsibility across age and gender groups in a mid-sized UK organisation, moving beyond purely technical considerations. We outline these initiatives and reflect on their long-term impact. The study recommends that organisations leverage these insights as a model of good practice and, along with other available data, use them to refine and strengthen their cyber security strategies.