The escalating cyber threats in the digital era, particularly within government institutions, underscore the urgent need to enhance compliance with cybersecurity policies (CCP). This study investigates how Coping Appraisal (CA) and Threat Appraisal (TA) shape CCP and Protection Motivation Intention (PMI) among Bangladeshi government employees, with Technology Anxiety (TEA) as a moderating factor. Grounded in Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), Technology Threat Avoidance Theory (TTAT), and General Deterrence Theory (GDT), the research adopts a quantitative approach, surveying 500 government employees across various hierarchical levels. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the study finds that CA significantly influences PMI and CCP, while TA exerts a stronger effect on CCP. TEA plays a dual moderating role, amplifying TA's impact while dampening CA's influence. The findings highlight the interplay of psychological, organizational, and technological factors in driving CCP. Practical recommendations include tailored training programs, tools to reduce technology anxiety, and culturally adapted policies to foster sustainable cybersecurity compliance. This research provides actionable insights for building resilient public-sector cybersecurity frameworks in resource-constrained, hierarchical contexts.
The research paper focuses on the implications of the development of the Dark Web on sexual offenses, with special emphasis on child sexual exploitation and trafficking. This qualitative study analyzes the Indian legislative framework, which includes the Information Technology (IT) Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO), and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The challenges identified are the lack of legislative measures to address the Dark Web, challenges in law enforcement and forensics, and the jurisdictional challenges. The recommendations include the development of cross-border legislation and technical measures in digital forensics. It also focuses on the role of digital forensic tools and the challenges to civil liberties, along with the importance of public-private partnerships. The study points to the gaps in the Indian legislative framework in comparison with the international standards, with emphasis on the need to achieve better victim-centered outcomes in investigations and the need to address the unique issues associated with the Dark Web.
