Dear Members,
My name is Tejiri Jessa, and I am a Doctoral Candidate at Westcliff University conducting a research study examining cybersecurity professionals’ experiences with Zero Trust Security practices in work-from-home and hybrid work environments.
I am inviting cybersecurity and information security professionals who meet the following criteria to participate in this study.
Eligibility Criteria
Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have at least three years of professional experience in cybersecurity or information security
- Have direct experience with Zero Trust Security (ZTS), including planning, designing, implementing, governing, engineering, or supporting Zero Trust Security practices
- Have experience supporting work-from-home (WFH) or hybrid workforce security environments
Study Details
Participation in the study includes:
- One semi-structured virtual interview lasting approximately 60–90 minutes conducted via Zoom or Microsoft Teams
- The interview will be audio recorded to ensure accurate transcription and analysis. Audio recording is required for participation in this study. If you do not consent to audio recording, you will not be able to participate
- A brief review of a transcript summary (member checking) to confirm accuracy, which will take approximately 5–10 minutes
- Participation is completely voluntary. You may decline to answer any question or withdraw at any time without penalty
- Participant information will be kept confidential, and no identifying information will appear in the final research
If you meet the criteria above and are interested in participating or would like additional information, please contact:
Tejiri Jessa
Doctoral Candidate, Westcliff University
Email: t.jessa.1037@westcliff.edu
Phone: 470-294-9199
Your participation will contribute to research aimed at improving cybersecurity practices in remote work environments. Thank you for your time and consideration.
