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Paper Number
ICIS2025-1359
Paper Type
Short
Abstract
Entrepreneurial small-to-medium enterprises (E-SMEs) face significant cybersecurity challenges when developing valuable intellectual property (IP). This paper addresses the critical gap in research on how E-SMEs can protect their IP assets from cybersecurity threats through effective threat intelligence and IP protection activities. Drawing on Dynamic Capabilities and Knowledge-Based View theoretical frameworks, we propose the Threat Intelligence-driven IP Protection (TI-IPP) model. This conceptual model features to modes of operation — closed IP development and open innovation – enabling E-SMEs to adapt their IP protection and knowledge management strategies. The model incorporates four key phases: sensing opportunities and threats, seizing opportunities, knowledge transfer, and organizational transformation. By integrating cybersecurity threat intelligence with IP protection practices, E-SMEs can develop capabilities to safeguard valuable IP while maintaining competitive advantage. This research-in-progress paper outlines a qualitative research methodology using multiple case studies to validate and refine the proposed model for practical application in resource-constrained entrepreneurial environments.
Recommended Citation
Pitruzzello, Sam, "Threat Intelligence Driven IP Protection for Entrepreneurial Small-to-Medium Enterprises" (2025). ICIS 2025 Proceedings. 6.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2025/cyb_security/cyb_security/6
Threat Intelligence Driven IP Protection for Entrepreneurial Small-to-Medium Enterprises
Entrepreneurial small-to-medium enterprises (E-SMEs) face significant cybersecurity challenges when developing valuable intellectual property (IP). This paper addresses the critical gap in research on how E-SMEs can protect their IP assets from cybersecurity threats through effective threat intelligence and IP protection activities. Drawing on Dynamic Capabilities and Knowledge-Based View theoretical frameworks, we propose the Threat Intelligence-driven IP Protection (TI-IPP) model. This conceptual model features to modes of operation — closed IP development and open innovation – enabling E-SMEs to adapt their IP protection and knowledge management strategies. The model incorporates four key phases: sensing opportunities and threats, seizing opportunities, knowledge transfer, and organizational transformation. By integrating cybersecurity threat intelligence with IP protection practices, E-SMEs can develop capabilities to safeguard valuable IP while maintaining competitive advantage. This research-in-progress paper outlines a qualitative research methodology using multiple case studies to validate and refine the proposed model for practical application in resource-constrained entrepreneurial environments.
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