Advances In Social Humanities Research
Vol. 4 No. 7 (2026): Advances In Social Humanities Research

Designing User-Centered Risk Management Framework to Enhance Security Posture and Security Control Model in SME

Jahja Mayudin Kurniawan (Swiss German University)
M. Amin Soetomo (Swiss German University)
Charles Lim (Swiss German University)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jul 2026

Abstract

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face increasing cybersecurity risks while often having limited resources and low readiness to implement ISO/IEC 27001. This research aims to design a user-centered risk management framework to improve security posture and enhance the effectiveness of security control implementation. The study employs the Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) by integrating ISO/IEC 27005 as an operational risk management standard and ISO 31000 as strategic guidance, supported by a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) approach for security control prioritization. The framework was demonstrated through a case study at PT Pulsabayar and evaluated using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and expert validation. Risk analysis identified 20 cybersecurity risks, consisting of 9 medium risks and 11 low risks, with the three highest-priority risks being application account takeover, phishing attacks, and malware infections. Security control prioritization generated priority scores ranging from 0.36 to 0.64, enabling systematic resource allocation for risk mitigation. The framework received positive evaluations from internal stakeholders and external experts, confirming its clarity, usability, and alignment with organizational needs. This research concludes that a user-centered and standards-aligned framework can strengthen cybersecurity governance and support SMEs in achieving incremental compliance and sustainable security improvements.

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vo

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Subject

Humanities Engineering Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Advances In Social Humanities Research is a double blind peer-reviewed academic journal and open access to social and humanities fields. The journal is published monthly by Sahabat Publikasi Advances In Social Humanities Research provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that fall ...