Revisiting Human-Centric Cybersecurity: The Influence of Online Cognition on Security Behaviour Intention

Author(s)	Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee, Prof. Dr. Seema Shah Singha
Country	India
Abstract	The increasing reliance on digital platforms has amplified the importance of understanding the cognitive determinants of cybersecurity behaviour. While technological safeguards continue to evolve, human cognition remains a critical factor influencing secure online practices. This study examines the impact of online cognition on security behaviour intention, proposing that individuals’ cognitive processing patterns in digital environments significantly shape their intention to adopt protective cybersecurity behaviours. The findings highlight that cybersecurity behaviour is deeply rooted in cognitive processes rather than purely technological compliance. By establishing online cognition as a dominant predictor of security intention, this study contributes to the growing body of human-centric cybersecurity research.
Keywords	Online Cognition, Intention, Cybersecurity Behaviour, PLS-SEM, cognitive resilience
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-03

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