The State of Cybersecurity Awareness: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Technical, and Policy Dimensions.

The world is witnessing a significant rise in cybersecurity incidents driven by increasingly sophisticated threats, rapid growth in digital connectivity, and persistent human vulnerabilities. Although advanced security technologies are being developed and many nations and international organizations continue to establish cybersecurity frameworks, a considerable gap remains between cybersecurity awareness and the actual secure behaviors practiced by users. This paper examines the state of cybersecurity awareness through three interconnected dimensions: human, technical, and policy. The study identifies key human factors – such as susceptibility to social engineering, poor cyber hygiene practices, limited security knowledge, and weak organizational security culture – as major contributors to cybersecurity risks. It further analyzes the technical aspects of cybersecurity, highlighting common attack vectors, shortcomings in digital infrastructure, and the growing need for resilient and adaptive security architectures capable of addressing evolving threat landscapes. At the policy level, the research evaluates national cybersecurity strategies, compliance frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and awareness initiatives that aim to strengthen digital resilience.