| Title: | A real-world information security performance assessment using a multidimensional socio-technical approach |
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| Authors: | ID Prislan Mihelič, Kaja (Author)
ID Mihelič, Anže (Author)
ID Bernik, Igor (Author) |
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| Files: |  Prislan-2020-A_real-world_information_security.pdf (1,17 MB)
MD5: 4D6D5B6B997B7AE302DE8B94D0A5FDC7
 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238739
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FVV - Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | information security, information security management, organisations, qualitative measurement |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 22.05.2020 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 21.08.2020 |
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| Publication date: | 08.09.2020 |
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| Publisher: | Public Library of Science |
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| Year of publishing: | 2020 |
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| Number of pages: | Str. 1-28 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 15, št. 9, št. članka 0238739 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-91807  |
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| UDC: | 004.056(045) |
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| ISSN on article: | 1932-6203 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 27680003 |
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| DOI: | 10.1371/journal.pone.0238739 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 07.02.2025 |
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| Views: | 138 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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