Enhanced information security model using an integrated approach
Date
2019-08
Authors
Sirma, Jerotich
Abeka, Silvance
Raburu, George
Okelo, Benard
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Publisher
Strathmore University
Abstract
Organizational assets are mainly vulnerable to attacks from user error, hackers and crackers,
viruses and cyber criminals. This has resulted in loss of trillions of dollars around the world and
over 4 billion shillings in East Africa. The objective of the study is to develop an enhanced
information security model using an integrated approach among SACCOS in Kenya and to test
and validate the enhanced information security model. The study used descriptive research. The
total population of the study comprised of 135 SACCOS. Nassiuma (2000) scientific formula
was used to determine the sample size of 85 SACCOS registered with SASRA. A pilot study was
carried out to test the validity of the survey instrument. Cronbachs alpha of 0.70 coefficient
variation was used to assess the internal reliability of the research instrument. The results of the
study revealed that the enhanced information security model is suitable to enhance the
information security within the SACCOS sector. This is evident because the findings indicated
that the elements of risk assessment have positive significant effect on the enhanced information
security among SACCOS.
Important contributions to the body of knowledge were the development of an enhanced
information security model using an integrated approach for SACCOS in Kenya.
Description
Paper presented at the 5th Strathmore International Mathematics Conference (SIMC 2019), 12 - 16 August 2019, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
Keywords
Information Security, Information security breaches