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This study presents a comprehensive review of 462 cybersecurity research papers published between 2014 and 2023 in peer-reviewed, ISI, and Scopus-indexed journals, analyzing trends, gaps, and methodologies to map the field’s evolution. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, it integrates quantitative bibliometric analysis—revealing a 72% surge in publications peaking at 100 in 2019, with Europe (29.44%) and North America (27.27%) as leading contributors—and qualitative thematic analysis, identifying persistent gaps such as limited empirical validation and scalability concerns. Key findings highlight a shift from descriptive to quasi-experimental and meta-analytic research, a dominance of “cybersecurity” as a keyword (peaking at 38 occurrences in 2019), and extensively studied areas like solutions (12 instances) and threats (10 instances), contrasted by underexplored topics like quantum cybersecurity (2 instances) and longitudinal analysis (1 instance). Contributions to practice include informing adaptive security policies, such as Singapore’s 30% breach reduction via legislative frameworks, and emphasizing human-centric training, as evidenced by low cyber hygiene among vocational students. For future research, the study proposes prioritizing empirical testing of AI-driven defenses and longitudinal studies on IoT vulnerabilities to address evolving threats. By delineating this landscape, the review equips practitioners with evidence based strategies and directs researchers toward critical gaps, enhancing cybersecurity resilience in an increasingly digital world.
