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A framework for information security management adoption in higher education institutions in Somalia : perspectives PMT and TOE
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Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 5 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.91-117, 27 p.
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Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Somalia
No. of Pages
27
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Abstract EN
This research paper examines the level of information security in higher education institutions in Somalia by identifying the factors influencing information security management.
This research was applied by using protection motivation theory and technology organization environment framework, so the paper examines the interrelationship of perceived severity threat, perceived response efficacy, response cost, relative advantage, top management support and size of the organization and information security management.
Using explanatory (causal) research design and cluster sampling technique, four – hundred forty-five questionnaires were disseminated to information security managers, ICT managers, IT expertise and IT lecturing at private and public universities in Mogadishu – Somalia; three hundred and eight two involved in the study.
The data gathered was analyzed using structural equation model, the results propose that of perceived severity threat and size of the organization were significant to the information security management; relative advantage, response cost, response efficacy, top management support were not significant to the information security.
Suggestions for the results and research limitations identified
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahmud, Abd al-Qadir Jilani. 2019. A framework for information security management adoption in higher education institutions in Somalia : perspectives PMT and TOE. Mogadishu University Journal،Vol. 2019, no. 5, pp.91-117.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1258543
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahmud, Abd al-Qadir Jilani. A framework for information security management adoption in higher education institutions in Somalia : perspectives PMT and TOE. Mogadishu University Journal No. 5 (2019), pp.91-117.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1258543
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahmud, Abd al-Qadir Jilani. A framework for information security management adoption in higher education institutions in Somalia : perspectives PMT and TOE. Mogadishu University Journal. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 5, pp.91-117.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1258543
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 113-117
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BIM-1258543