AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF CYBER SECURITY IN ENHANCING PERFORMANCE OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR INSTITUTIONS LITERATURE REVIEW
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The anticipated outcomes of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the current state of cyber security adoption by the public sector institutions, especially in Kenya. The study reviewed on different literature on the status of cyber security adoption in regard to the enhancement on the performance of these institutions, identified challenges that the institutions faced in adopting and implementing such cyber security technologies, and the strategies needed to improve on cyber security applications. The review also pointed out cyber security measures that can lead to improved service delivery, increased operational efficiency, and more secure digital environment for the country's citizens. Thus, by identifying the challenges and barriers faced by these institutions, the study could help inform policy and decision-making processes, guiding future investments in cyber security and other related technologies. Further, the findings of this research could contribute to the enhancement of cyber security measures and their implementation in Kenya's public sector institutions. This, in turn, could lead to improved service delivery, increased operational efficiency, and a more secure digital environment for the country's citizens. By identifying the challenges and barriers faced by these institutions, the study could also help inform policy and decision-making processes, guiding future investments in cyber security technologies.
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Bulgurcu, B., Cavusoglu, H., &Benbasat, I. (2010). Information Security Policy Compliance: An Empirical Study of Rationality-Based Beliefs and Information Security Awareness,MIS Quarterly34(3), 523-548.
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Dhillon, G., &Torkzadeh, G. (2006). Value-focused Assessment of Information Systems Security in Organizations, Information Systems Journal16(3), 293314.
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Herath, T., & Rao, H. R. (2009). Protection Motivation and Deterrence: A Framework for Security Policy Compliance in Organizations.European Journal of Information Systems18(2), 106-125.
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International Telecommunication Union (2004). Understanding Cybercrime: A Guide for Developing Country.
Jin, X. Q. Z. G. C. (2006). Theoretical Trace and Framework of Overall Innovation Management. Chinese Journal of Management, 2, 002.
Kankanhallia, A., Teo, H., Tan, B., & Wei, K. (2003). An Integrative Study of Information Systems Security Effectiveness, International Journal of Information Management (23), 139-154.
Kimutai, J. K. (2014). Social media and national security threats: a case study of Kenya. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nairobi).
King'ori, P. M. (2014). Assessment of Awareness and Preparedness of Cyber cafe Internet Users to deal with threats of cyber-crimes: A case of Nairobi County (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nairobi).
Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Age International.
Kyobe, M. (2008). Evaluating Information Security within SMEs engaged in Ecommerce in South Africa. Institute for Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 5-7.
Magutu, P.A., Ondimu, G.M., &Ipu, C.J. (2011) Effects of Cybercrime on State Security: Types, Impact and Mitigations with the Fiber Optic Deployment in Kenya, Journal of Information Assurance & Cyber security.
Mugenda, A. G. (2008). Social Science Research: Theory and Principles Nairobi: Applied.
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Serianu Consultants in Cyber Security (2015); available at ahttp://www.usiu.ac.ke/oncampus/news/296-serianu-usiu-africa-pkf-consulting-launch-kenya-cybersecurity-report-2015
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Wekundah, R. N. (2015). The effects of cyber-crime on e-commerce; a model for SMEs in Kenya (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nairobi).
Zanoon, N., Albdour, N., & Hamatta, H. S. (2015) Security challenges as a factor affecting the security of manet: attacks, and security solutions. International Journal of Network Security & Its Applications (IJNSA) Vol.7, No.3, May 2015
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