Electronic government and network security: a viewpoint
Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy
ISSN: 1750-6166
Article publication date: 1 September 2007
Abstract
Purpose
Creating network security is a crucial challenge not only in the area of electronic government, but also for the information society in general. The purpose of this paper is to show that the related problems cannot be tackled successfully by technical measures alone. More wide and encompassing solutions are required.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper deals with the character, preconditions and implications of network security from a managerial point of view in order to identify the starting‐points for a sustainable promotion of network security in the area of electronic government.
Findings
This paper shows that the suitable starting‐point for the development of security solutions within a social unit like a public authority and in the society altogether is viewing the problem as a socio‐technical task. A rational design of security processes is required promoted by an effective security management, which in its turn is rooted in an appropriate security culture.
Originality/value
This paper addresses the problems of network security in the area of electronic government from a comprehensive point of view and offers a basic strategy to deal with them.
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Citation
Winkel, O. (2007), "Electronic government and network security: a viewpoint", Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy, Vol. 1 No. 3, pp. 220-229. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506160710778068
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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