Paper Type
Completed Research Paper
Abstract
In this paper we to synthesize the behavioral information security research literature to construct a theory of end-user information security competence. The theory has three components: ethics and perceptions, knowledge and skills, and behavior. Additionally, we also postulate that organizations can play an important role in the development of the information security competence. Contributions to both theory and practice are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Lin, Canchu and Kunnathur, Anand S. Dr., "Toward Developing a Theory of End User Information Security Competence" (2013). AMCIS 2013 Proceedings. 1.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2013/ISSecurity/GeneralPresentations/1
Toward Developing a Theory of End User Information Security Competence
In this paper we to synthesize the behavioral information security research literature to construct a theory of end-user information security competence. The theory has three components: ethics and perceptions, knowledge and skills, and behavior. Additionally, we also postulate that organizations can play an important role in the development of the information security competence. Contributions to both theory and practice are discussed.