Academic study: Trust in AI cybersecurity tools & decision-making styles (SME professionals, ~10–15 min)
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Discussion
This is an academic study survey seeking input from cybersecurity professionals working with AI-assisted tools in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study aims to understand trust in AI cybersecurity tools and decision-making styles. It does not describe a security vulnerability, threat, or exploit.
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I’m a PhD student at the University of the Cumberlands conducting an dissertation survey on trust in AI-assisted cybersecurity tools and decision-making styles among professionals who work in or support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
I’m looking for participants who meet all of the following:
- 18 years or older +
- Work in a cybersecurity or IT role with cybersecurity responsibilities
- Work for a small and medium-sized enterprises, or provide cybersecurity services to SMEs
- Have used an AI-assisted cybersecurity tool in the last 12 months as part of work
What to expect
- Online survey (Tally), about 10–15 minutes
- Voluntary - you can stop anytime
- Confidential
- No employer name or Reddit username is requested
- No incentive is offered
- Please complete the survey only once
Survey link:
Survey Link
Questions: [domar73303@ucumberlands.edu](mailto:domar73303@ucumberlands.edu)
Thanks for considering it — practitioner input from this community is genuinely helpful for the study.