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Protecting Organizational Information Resources

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  • Michael D. Wybo

    (University of Minnesota, USA)

  • Detmar W. Straub Jr.

    (University of Minnesota, USA)

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This paper presents an overview of the empirical evidence concerning the nature of computer abuse against organizations and viable control mechanisms. A model of perpetrator motivation is presented and General Deterrence Theory is proposed as an appropriate theoretical basis for the design and implementation of computer abuse countermeasures. In this theoretical context, specific actions that computer security specialists, information systems managers, and EDP auditors can take to reduce the likelihood of computer abuse in their organizations are proposed.

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  • Michael D. Wybo & Detmar W. Straub Jr., 1989. "Protecting Organizational Information Resources," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), IGI Global, vol. 2(4), pages 1-16, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:rmj000:v:2:y:1989:i:4:p:1-16
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    1. Eun Hee Park & Jongwoo Kim & Lynn Wiles, 2023. "The role of collectivism and moderating effect of IT proficiency on intention to disclose protected health information," Information Technology and Management, Springer, vol. 24(2), pages 177-193, June.
    2. John D'Arcy & Anat Hovav & Dennis Galletta, 2009. "User Awareness of Security Countermeasures and Its Impact on Information Systems Misuse: A Deterrence Approach," Information Systems Research, INFORMS, vol. 20(1), pages 79-98, March.

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