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Understanding the effects of user participation in information security risk management : a comparative study of South Africa and Malawi

Abstract

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The purpose of this study was to understand how user participation in Information Security Risk Management (ISRM) practices contributes to the efficient management of information security. The study also aimed at understanding how different cultures influence user participation in ISRM. To achieve these objectives, the study employed a mixed methods research approach to comparatively collect, analyse, and interpret data from South Africa and Malawi.

Degree

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Department of Information Systems
Year dc:date.issued
2012

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Kalelo-Phiri, Dimson
Advisor dc:contributor.advisor
  • Kyobe, Michael

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10959
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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10959

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Kalelo-Phiri, Dimson. Understanding the effects of user participation in information security risk management : a comparative study of South Africa and Malawi. Department of Information Systems, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10959