Managerial Integration of Cybersecurity Frameworks, Threat Detection, and Data Protection: Enhancing Organizational Security Posture in the Aerospace Sector of the United Arab Emirates

Abstract

This study investigates the managerial integration of cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection mechanisms, and data protection practices within the aerospace sector of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aiming to enhance organizational security posture in an increasingly digitized operational environment. Given the aerospace sector’s strategic significance and vulnerability to sophisticated cyber threats, the research explores how integrated cybersecurity management can be leveraged to mitigate risks and strengthen resilience. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a structured survey questionnaire distributed among cybersecurity managers, IT professionals, and compliance officers within UAE-based aerospace firms. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied to examine the relationships between cybersecurity framework implementation, threat detection capabilities, and data protection practices, with a focus on their collective impact on organizational security posture. The study underscores the importance of adopting a holistic cybersecurity strategy and offers practical implications for organizational leaders and policymakers to develop resilient security infrastructures in high-risk, innovation-driven sectors like aerospace.