Cybersecurity in travel based on the opinions of university students engaging in tourism

Abstract

Cybersecurity is a critical, yet often overlooked aspect of travelling domestically and abroad. Several issues connected with cybersecurity, such as the possibility of network-based attacks while connected to public wireless networks as well as matters connected with physical security of carried devices arise when travelling and are exacerbated with repeated border crossings or stays in several accommodation facilities. This study focuses on gauging the types of security precautions university students take when engaging in tourism and providing recommendations based on the collected data and responses taken from participants of the study. In the investigation, an analysis of source materials was used in conjunction with a diagnostic survey distributed among university students in Poland. In the study, the research hypothesis of “Among the surveyed students, most are at least partially security-conscious, but the majority fail to implement adequate measures of improving data confidentiality and availability on their personal devices while travelling” has been put forward.