Exploring Cybersecurity Gaps in Small Businesses:

Developing Tailored Solutions for Enhanced Protection

You are a student tasked with planning and designing a research project in the ICT field. The first step

involves choosing a research topic, identifying research gaps, and formulating clear, answerable research

questions. You are exploring the potential to conduct research that addresses gaps in cybersecurity solutions

for small businesses. Despite the rising adoption of digital tools by small businesses, there is limited

knowledge about their specific cybersecurity needs and challenges.

Your research project aims to explore these gaps and provide insights into how tailored cybersecurity

solutions can be developed for small businesses. Before proceeding, you need to define clear research

questions and justify how they address existing gaps in the field.

Johnston, M$.$ and Smith, R$.,2023.$ Cybersecurity challenges and solutions for small businesses. ICT

Research Journal, London, pp$.45-67.$

Question

In the context of designing your research project on cybersecurity for small businesses:

$1.$ Choosing a Research Project

$$ Explain what gave rise to this research project

$$ discuss its importance and purpose in addressing cybersecurity challenges for small businesses.

$$ Include a discussion on identifying research gaps.