NDLI: Towards a framework to guide compliance with IS security policies and regulations in a university

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Kyobe, M.
Copyright Year	2010
Description	Author affiliation: Department of Information Systems, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (Kyobe, M.)
Abstract	Compliance with computer security policies and legislation is critical to educational institutions today. Universities offer Internet services to users, store personal information of learners, staff, conference and attendees. which exposes them to potential risks and legal liabilities. Failure to ensure compliance with information security laws poses significant financial and reputation risk and may invite serious scrutiny of university activities by law enforcement bodies [24]. While universities have sought various measures to achieve compliance (e.g. self-regulations, security policies, staff/student handbooks, public relation campaigns, Web and email reminders and audits.), these have had limited success in influencing user behaviours. The rate of electronic abuse and lack of compliance with policies is simply on the rise. The August 2009 EDUCAUSE Review indicates that security remains one of the top strategic issues facing higher education institutions [2]. [20] claims that half of all personal identity breaches occur in higher education. The recording industry and motion picture associations are increasingly holding institutions liable for illegal downloading of copyright materials [11] and students have also been accused of privacy violations [8]. So, what makes compliance with policies and regulations in universities difficult and how can compliance be measured and achieved effectively? This study examines the factors that influence compliance with security policies and regulations in universities. First, some key regulations governing information security in South Africa are introduced, followed by a review of the security environment and compliance behaviours in universities. A framework aligning regulatory requirements with control standards is developed to guide compliance behaviours in universities.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	6
File Size	741227
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424454938
e-ISBN	9781424454952
DOI	10.1109/ISSA.2010.5588651
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2010-08-02
Publisher Place	South Africa
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Privacy Control frameworks Law Information security IS security compliance Planning Standards Security regulations & policies Universities
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
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