This study investigates the level of cybersecurity awareness among staff and students at higher education institutions (HEIs) in Kuwait, this is because the concept of cybersecurity is considered emerging in higher education institutions in Kuwait. Employing a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 269 participants to evaluate their general knowledge of cybersecurity, specific awareness of cyber threats, and their cybersecurity practices. The results indicate that both general cybersecurity knowledge and specific threat awareness significantly influence cybersecurity practices. However, substantial deficiencies were identified in both areas, highlighting the need for targeted awareness programs for stakeholder. Additionally, demographic variables such as age and institutional role were found to significantly impact cybersecurity awareness. The study underscores the necessity for enhanced cybersecurity awareness through customized training programs and robust institutional policies helps build a stronger understanding of the concept of cybersecurity, the questionnaire created in this study can also be used as a tool to measure the level of awareness of the concept of cybersecurity in higher education institutions.