Jul 25, 2010 | Research library
Many organizations recognize that their employees, who are often considered the weakest link in information security, can also be great assets in the effort to reduce risk related to information security. Since employees who comply with the 1 Mikko Siponen was the...
Jul 14, 2010 | Research library
Despite the advent of sophisticated authentication systems, text-based passwords remain the most widely adopted method of securing information systems. Seizing a unique opportunity that arose following a substantial shift in Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU)...
Jul 3, 2010 | Research library
In order to improve current security solutions or devise novel ones, it is important to understand users’ knowledge, behaviour, motivations and challenges in using a security solution. However, achieving this understanding is challenging because of the limitations of...
Jul 3, 2010 | Research library
This study aims to understand the IT threat avoidance behaviors of personal computer users. We tested a research model derived from Technology Threat Avoidance Theory (TTAT) using survey data. We find that users’ IT threat avoidance behavior is predicted by avoidance...
Jul 2, 2010 | Research library
The paper is based on the findings and conclusions of research, observations and projects carried out in large organizations over the last two decades. It highlights failings and critical success factors in contemporary approaches to transform organizational culture....
Jun 15, 2010 | Report, Research library
IS security advocates recommend strategies that shape user behavior as part of an overall information security management program. A major challenge for organizations is encouraging employees to comply with IS security policies. This paper examines the influence of...
