Understanding the Dangers of Cybersecurity Gaps in the Banking Industry

1. Title and Abstract

1.1. Title: Understanding the Dangers of Cybersecurity Gaps in the Banking Industry

1.2. Abstract

1.2.1. Focus on cybersecurity risks. Highlights qualitative approach (interviews with professionals). Explores root causes and impacts of cybersecurity gaps.

2. Problem, Significance, and Purpose

2.1. Problem: Cybersecurity breaches jeopardize customer data and financial stability. Limited understanding of root causes and gaps.

2.2. Significance: Provides insights into banking cybersecurity challenges. Informs policies and practices to improve security.

2.3. Purpose: Explore factors contributing to cybersecurity gaps. Understand organizational practices and solutions

3. Literature Review

3.1. Theme 1: Prevalence of Threats Sources: Industry journals (Journal of Cybersecurity, Deloitte Reports). Theme 2: Factors Contributing to Gaps Sources: NIST guidelines, industry case studies. Theme 3: Impact of Breaches Sources: Case studies of high-profile breaches (e.g., Equifax). Theme 4: Best Practices Sources: Research on Zero Trust and AI-driven security.

4. Methods and Research Design

4.1. Methodology: Qualitative, thematic analysis.

4.2. Participants: IT specialists, cybersecurity officers.

4.3. Data Collection: Semi-structured interviews, document reviews.

4.4. Data Analysis: Thematic coding for patterns.

4.5. Ethics: Confidentiality, IRB approval.