Information Management & Computer Security: Volume 7 Issue 1

Strategic use of information technology for increased innovation and performance

Jon‐Arild Johannessen, Johan Olaisen, Bjørn Olsen

Although we observe a general optimism concerning IT’s potential for creating suitable competitive advantages, there exists a lack of empirical support for the positive economic…

What went wrong? Unsuccessful information technology projects

Brenda Whittaker

Information technology (IT) project management is a crucial issue for organizations today. A 1995 study in the USA found that 31 per cent of software projects will be canceled…

Information security management and modelling

Lam‐for Kwok, Dennis Longley

Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies. These standards provide an opportunity for security…

Security considerations in the delivery of Web‐based applications: a case study

Schubert Foo, Peng Chor Leong, Siu Cheung Hui, Shigong Liu

The study outlines a number of security requirements that are typical of a host of Web‐based applications using a case study of a real life online Web‐based customer support…

Information security management: why standards are important

Rossouw von Solms

Information security is no longer a domestic issue. In this age of electronic commerce, one company’s information security certainly affects their business partners. For this…