Title: Cyber resilient structures in SMEs: a systematic literature review of economic models and frameworks

Authors: Bash Savage-Mansaray

Addresses: Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK

Abstract: This article discusses advances in cybersecurity and resilience structures through the perspective of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It presents a comprehensive literature review which seeks to understand economic models that have been developed to enhance SMEs resilience. To achieve the research question, this article is formulated to present doctrinal and empirical findings of cybersecurity strategic policy and economic incentives for SMEs cybersecurity resilience. The findings suggest that although theoretical and economic models and concepts have been articulated to help frame the argument for SMEs cybersecurity resilience, however, previous studies have struggled to translate concepts into real-world experience for SMEs. It concludes therefore, that a careful analysis of economic and security considerations from the perspective of SMEs is needed for adherence to SMEs cyber resilience.

Keywords: SMEs resilience; cybersecurity resilience; SMEs; SeM model; SeM formulation; SeM framework; SMEs decision-making.

DOI: 10.1504/IJWET.2024.143367

International Journal of Web Engineering and Technology, 2024 Vol.19 No.4, pp.443 - 457

Received: 30 Jul 2023
Accepted: 20 Feb 2024
Published online: 16 Dec 2024 *

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