MANAGERIAL ASPECTS OF INFORMATION SECURITY

Abstract

The increasing threat of unauthorized access, theft, and data breaches has become a significant challenge for individuals, businesses, and governments. This study investigates the current state of information security (ISec) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing on the roles of management commitment, organizational context, and IT department maturity in determining its effectiveness. The research includes a literature review and quantitative analysis, collecting real-world data on the effectiveness of information security practices from 171 participants across different organizations in the UAE. The findings confirm the proposed hypotheses, demonstrating statistically significant positive relationships between ISec Maturity and the independent variables: Organizational Context, IT Maturity, and Management Commitment. These insights offer valuable guidance for managers, IT personnel, and security experts, providing a roadmap for enhancing information security frameworks and ensuring resilient and secure operations across various organizational settings.