Assessing the status of library information systems security

This study proposes an instrument to assess the current information system security status in libraries. The instrument is based on a model named LISSAM (library information systems security assessment model), which comprises five components: technological security foundation, information security p...

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Main Authors: Roesnita, Ismail,, Awang Ngah, Zainab,
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spelling my.usim-80392017-02-23T02:36:31Z Assessing the status of library information systems security Roesnita, Ismail, Awang Ngah, Zainab, Countermeasures Information Systems Information Systems Security Libraries Malaysia Organizational Measures Security Practices Technological Measures This study proposes an instrument to assess the current information system security status in libraries. The instrument is based on a model named LISSAM (library information systems security assessment model), which comprises five components: technological security foundation, information security policy, procedures and control, administrative tools, methods, and awareness creation. The instrument was pilot-tested with 50 respondents responsible for information systems or information technology in their libraries. All components received Cronbach alpha scores of <0.60 and were found to be reliable and acceptable. Findings revealed that over 95% of libraries have a high level of technological implementation but 54% scored poorly on organizational measures, especially on the lack of security policies, procedures, and user training. High scores on technological implementation were found to be correlated to sufficient financial support and early information and computer technology adoption. 2015-05-14T08:50:15Z 2015-05-14T08:50:15Z 2013 Article 0961-0006 en Sage Publications Ltd
institution Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
building USIM Library
collection Institutional Repository
continent Asia
country Malaysia
content_provider Universit Sains Islam i Malaysia
content_source USIM Institutional Repository
url_provider http://ddms.usim.edu.my/
language English
topic Countermeasures
Information Systems
Information Systems Security
Libraries
Malaysia
Organizational Measures
Security Practices
Technological Measures
spellingShingle Countermeasures
Information Systems
Information Systems Security
Libraries
Malaysia
Organizational Measures
Security Practices
Technological Measures
Roesnita, Ismail,
Awang Ngah, Zainab,
Assessing the status of library information systems security
description This study proposes an instrument to assess the current information system security status in libraries. The instrument is based on a model named LISSAM (library information systems security assessment model), which comprises five components: technological security foundation, information security policy, procedures and control, administrative tools, methods, and awareness creation. The instrument was pilot-tested with 50 respondents responsible for information systems or information technology in their libraries. All components received Cronbach alpha scores of <0.60 and were found to be reliable and acceptable. Findings revealed that over 95% of libraries have a high level of technological implementation but 54% scored poorly on organizational measures, especially on the lack of security policies, procedures, and user training. High scores on technological implementation were found to be correlated to sufficient financial support and early information and computer technology adoption.
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author Roesnita, Ismail,
Awang Ngah, Zainab,
author_facet Roesnita, Ismail,
Awang Ngah, Zainab,
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title Assessing the status of library information systems security
title_short Assessing the status of library information systems security
title_full Assessing the status of library information systems security
title_fullStr Assessing the status of library information systems security
title_full_unstemmed Assessing the status of library information systems security
title_sort assessing the status of library information systems security
publisher Sage Publications Ltd
publishDate 2015
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