Human Factors and Information Security: Individual, Culture and Security Environment
Abstract
The application of information security technologies do not always result in improved security. Human factors play a significant role in computer security; factors such as individual difference, cognitive abilities and personality traits can impact on behaviour. Information security behaviours are also greatly influenced by an individual's perception of risk. All of these factors are also affected by the organisation culture and security environment in which they occur. These factors interact with one another and can result in behaviours that are often detrimental to information security. This report provides recommendations as to how these human and cultural factors can be influenced to result in more positive behaviours and lead to more secure information environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA535944
Entities
People
- Agata Mccormac
- Kathryn Parsons
- Lael Ferguson
- Marcus Butavicius
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group