Influence of ICT Governance on Cyber Security: A Generalized Method Moment (GMM) approach In Asia

Purpose: This study aims to understand what role Information and communications technology (ICT) governance plays in enhancing cyber security in Asia. Assessing the governance of the exploding ICT adoptions and the achievement of ICT educational measures for cyber security is the research agenda. Design/methodology/approach: In this paper, the Two-step System Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) method is utilized to investigate ICT governance, the required education, and its relationship to cyber security in 47 Asian countries. Governance is measured using six World Governance Indicators: Government Effectiveness, Control of Corruption, Regulatory Quality, Political Stability, Rule of Law, Voice, and Accountability. Meanwhile, ICT is measured as the average percentage of Internet users, mobile cellular subscribers, fixed broadband, and fixed telephone subscribers. Findings: The study reveals that with the increased usage of ICT quality of Governance improves in Asia. We also observed that the modulating impact of education on ICT has a positive effect on the growth of governance and reduces cyber incidents. Research limitations/implications: The findings have significant implications for the growth of the cyber governance of a country. The study can help the government to design policies for improving the quality of education and harness the potential of ICT for better governance outcomes in Asia. Originality: The role of ICT governance and the interaction between education and cyber security is currently less studied in Asian countries.