Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Common sense and computer security.

M D Buss, L M Salerno

    Harvard Business Review
    |February 10, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Computer security threats are increasing with new technology. Managers can protect company information systems using simple, commonsense measures and revitalized auditing, rather than solely relying on complex solutions.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    How to rank computer projects.

    Harvard business review·1982
    Same journal

    The Case for Capitation.

    Harvard business review·2016
    Same journal

    How to Pay for Health Care.

    Harvard business review·2016
    Same journal

    How to Preempt Team Conflict.

    Harvard business review·2016
    Same journal

    The Secrets of Great Teamwork.

    Harvard business review·2016
    Same journal

    Leading the Team You Inherit.

    Harvard business review·2016
    Same journal

    Wicked Problem Solvers.

    Harvard business review·2016
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Information Security
    • Management Science
    • Computer Science

    Background:

    • The digital age presents increasing risks of unauthorized computer data tampering.
    • Proliferation of microcomputers, word processors, and data networks exacerbates security vulnerabilities.
    • Conventional legislative and technological solutions are insufficient for evolving threats.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore practical strategies for managers to safeguard company information systems.
    • To advocate for accessible and commonsense approaches to computer security.
    • To enhance the role of auditing and control systems in proactive security management.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of current computer security challenges and trends.
    • Evaluation of managerial responsibilities in information system integrity.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Review of existing security measures and their limitations.

    • Main Results:

    • Senior managers must actively engage in computer security, not delegate solely to IT departments.
    • Effective security does not require expensive or complex technological solutions.
    • Simple, commonsense measures are crucial for preserving information integrity.

    Conclusions:

    • Companies can bolster information system security through practical, manager-led initiatives.
    • Revitalizing auditing and control systems is key to early detection of security issues.
    • A proactive, commonsense approach is more effective than reactive, complex security strategies.