ǂA ǂreal-world information security performance assessment using a multidimensional socio-technical approach

Kaja Prislan (Avtor), Anže Mihelič (Avtor), Igor Bernik (Avtor)

Povzetek

Measuring the performance of information security is an essential part of the information security management system within organisations. Studies in the past mainly focused on establishing qualitative measurement approaches. Since these can lead to ambiguous conclusions, quantitative metrics are being increasingly proposed as a useful alternative. Nevertheless, the literature on quantitative approaches remains scarce. Thus, studies on the evaluation of information security performance are challenging, especially since many approaches are not tested in organisational settings. The paper aims to validate the model used for evaluating the performance of information security management system through a multidimensional socio-technical approach, in a real-world settings among medium-sized enterprises in Slovenia. The results indicate that information security is strategically defined and compliant, however, measures are primarily implemented at technical and operational levels, while its strategic management remains underdeveloped. We found that the biggest issues are related to information resources and risk management, where information security measurement-related activities proved to be particularly problematic. Even though enterprises do possess certain information security capabilities and are aware of the importance of information security, their current practices make it difficult for them to keep up with the fast-paced technological and security trends.

Ključne besede

informacijska varnost;organizacije;učinkovitost;merjenje;varnostni menedžment;information security;information security management;organisations;qualitative measurement;

Podatki

Jezik:	Angleški jezik
Leto izida:	2020
Tipologija:	1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
Organizacija:	UM FVV - Fakulteta za varnostne vede
Založnik:	Public Library of Science
UDK:	004.056(045)
COBISS:	27680003
ISSN:	1932-6203
Št. ogledov:	0
Št. prenosov:	0
Ocena:	0 (0 glasov)
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Ostali podatki

Sekundarni jezik:	Slovenski jezik
Sekundarne ključne besede:	informacijska varnost;organizacije;učinkovitost;merjenje;varnostni menedžment;
Vrsta dela (COBISS):	Znanstveno delo
Strani:	17 str.
Letnik:	ǂVol. ǂ15
Zvezek:	ǂno. ǂ9
Čas izdaje:	2020
DOI:	10.1371/journal.pone.0238739
ID:	25859477