Scientific support
Empirical research is a key pillar of the research project. It comprises numerous qualitative studies as well as several quantitative surveys. The following studies have been published:
- Härting, R.; Bühler, L.; Winter, K.; Gugel, A. (2022): The threat of industrial espionage for SME in the age of digitalization. 26th International Conference on Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information & Engineering Systems (KES 2022). In: Procedia Computer Science 207, S. 2934–2943. DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2022.09.352. (Study conducted in preparation for the project)
- Härting, R.; Schulz, G.-N.; Deffner, D.; Karg, C. (2023): Digital Transformation and Cyber Threats for Small and Medium sized Enterprises. In: Jezic, G.; Chen-Burger, J.; Kusek, M.; Sperka, R.; Howlett, R.; Jain, L. (eds) Agents and Multi-Agent Systems: Technologies and Applications 2023. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies (KES-AMSTA-23) Springer 2023.
- Kappe, M., Härting, R., Karg, C., Deffner, D. (2023). Cybersecurity in SMEs – Drivers of Cybercrime, Insufficient Equipment and Prevention, Procedia Computer Science, vol. 225, Pages 3631-3640. DOI: 10.1016/j.procs.2023.10.358.
- Gerst, M., Härting, R., Karg, C., Kappe, M. (2024). Determinants of establishing a successful cyber security culture in SMEs. (In Veröffentlichung)
Prof. Dr. Ralf Härting was awarded the 2024 Research Prize by Aalen University for his services to research, including in the field of cyber security in SMEs.