Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies (SJBMS)
Volume-3 | Issue-01 | 55-59
Review Article
Information Security Awareness and Training in the Digital World
Lina Maria Dias E Fernandes
Published : Jan. 30, 2018
Abstract
In the era of digital technology, technology has developed rapidly
however the information technology security lags drastically. There has been
increase in risk and threats to the organization’s information. For every
organization, information is a valuable asset and therefore has to be kept safe and
secured. Employees are mainly responsible for security risks and threats.
Organizations should give attention to the common vulnerabilities and mistakes
which employees tend to make and moreover these should be addressed through
awareness training programs. Information security awareness training is essential for
every organization that uses technology. The study explores the importance of
information security awareness training and the challenges faced by organizations is
implementation of information security awareness training program. Information
security training program protects the confidentiality, integrity and availability of
the organization information. This study will assist management to provide effective
security awareness training to technology users and enhance the safety and security
of information.