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Development of a Strategic Human Capital Management Framework for Cybersecurity Defense in the Gas Industry
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Amin Monazami Motlagh1   , Abdolrahman Keshvari2 |
1- Phd Student, Strategic Management, Faculty of Defense, University and Institute of National Defense and Strategic Research, Tehran, Iran. , aminmonazamimotlagh2@gmail.com
2- Assistant Professor, Industrial Safety, Faculty of Safety and Security Measures, Imam Hussein (AS) University, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (7 Views) |
This study aims to develop a strategic human capital management framework for cybersecurity defense in the gas industry. Given the significant increase in cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, developing a comprehensive framework for managing specialized human resources in this field is an undeniable necessity. This research is applied-developmental in terms of purpose and uses a mixed-methods approach (qualitative-quantitative) in terms of methodology. In the qualitative phase, the main dimensions and components of the framework were identified using thematic analysis and semi-structured interviews with 18 experts. In the quantitative phase, a researcher-developed questionnaire with 72 items was distributed among 196 cybersecurity specialists and managers in the gas industry. Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling and SPSS and SmartPLS software. Findings showed that the final framework includes 6 main dimensions (specialized skill development strategies, cyber talent management, cybersecurity culture, agile organizational structure, cyber governance, and cybersecurity defense knowledge management), 15 components, and 54 indicators. Path analysis results showed that there is a significant relationship between the six dimensions of the framework and strategic human capital management (P<0.01). The most important finding of the research emphasizes the pivotal role of specialized skill enhancement and cybersecurity culture development components in creating efficient human capital. The presented framework can be used as a comprehensive model for planning, recruiting, retaining, and developing specialized human resources in the field of cybersecurity defense in the gas industry.
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| Keywords: Cyber Defense, Strategic Human Capital Management, Gas Industry, Cybersecurity, Competency Framework |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Management
Received: 2025/04/12 | Accepted: 2025/05/7 | Published: 2025/12/22
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