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Article Information:
Title:
Information systems security in the Greek public sector
Author(s):
Euripidis Loukis, Diomidis Spinellis
Journal:
Information Management & Computer Security
Year:
2001
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
21 - 31
ISSN:
0968-5227
DOI:
10.1108/09685220110366740
Publisher:
MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
The security aspects of public sector information systems are important as the respective systems are often part of critical infrastructures or deal with personal or sensitive data. A set of 53 Greek public sector organizations were investigated by means of a structured questionnaire concerning important aspects of information systems security. We present the relevant theoretical background, the methodology of our research, and an analysis of the obtained results. Greek public sector organizations have only a basic level of information system security awareness. Most care about digital data confidentiality; however, only a small percentage have developed a systematic, complete, and integrated approach towards the security of their information system, including internal audit procedures. The importance of proper training and generally the importance of the human factor for achieving high levels of information systems security is often underestimated.
Keywords:
Greece, Information systems, Public sector, Security
Article Type:
Research paper