The Human Factor


With all the talk of high technology, need for information protection, computer crimes, and the like, there is one important factor to remember. It is the human being who uses the tools for good or bad purposes, and it is the human being whom the ISSO often loses sight of when trying to protect information and high technology.

Yes, it is true that for the ISSO to be successful, the ISSO must understand not only information systems—computers and their associated networks—but also other forms of high technology, e.g., cellular phones, faxes, and pagers. However, one must never lose sight of the human element—usually the most neglected factor in information protection. To be sure, one talks about information protection awareness programs, but the human factor must be addressed in more detail and given more emphasis if the ISSO is to protect information.




The Information Systems Security Officer's Guide. Establishing and Managing an Information Protection Program
The Information Systems Security Officers Guide: Establishing and Managing an Information Protection Program
ISBN: 0750698969
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 204

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