Managing and controlling computer misuse

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Title:	Managing and controlling computer misuse
Author(s):	Gurpreet Dhillon, (College of Business, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)
Citation:	Gurpreet Dhillon, (1999) "Managing and controlling computer misuse", Information Management & Computer Security, Vol. 7 Iss: 4, pp.171 - 175
Keywords:	Computer fraud, Computer security, Loss prevention
Article type:	Literature review
DOI:	10.1108/09685229910292664 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	This paper argues that many of the losses owing to computer-related fraud could be avoided if organizations adopt a more pragmatic approach in dealing with such incidents. The paper suggests that in implementing controls, both within organizations and computer systems, a balanced approach be adopted. Such an approach should place equal emphasis on technical, formal and informal interventions. The argument is conducted by reviewing the nature of security breaches that have taken place in different parts of the world.