Abstract
Information security has been predicted as a barrier for future sustainable computing. Regarding information security of secure sustainable computing, the role of information security managers has received attention. In particular, transformational leadership by information security managers should be stressed for persuading, directing, and controlling management and employees. This study shows that the transformational leadership (in forms such as idealized influence, individualized consideration, and inspirational motivation) of information security managers can improve the effectiveness of information security. The enforcement and relevance of information security policies could be mediating effects on the effectiveness of information security. This study collects data from governmental and public institutions in Korea. This study suggests the need for leadership education programs, and indicates that job training for information security managers should be conducted regularly.
Highlights
Many national governments have been utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) to improve public services, for effective communication and interactions with their constituents, and in administrative organizations [1,2]
This study showed that transformational leadership by information security managers can improve the effectiveness of information systems security (ISS) used by e-governments
The transformational leadership of information security managers can take a central role in maintaining secure sustainable computing
Summary
Many national governments have been utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) to improve public services, for effective communication and interactions with their constituents, and in administrative organizations [1,2]. Many governments have attempted to overcome the barriers to information systems security (ISS) within their organizations for sustainable computing [10]. Burney [13] and Rohmeyer [14] argued that the combination of information security management and information programs could improve the effectiveness of ISS. The leadership of the information security manager could improve the effectiveness of ISS in e-governments. This study attempts to evaluate the factors that affect ISS effectiveness from the perspective of information security manager leadership for secure sustainable computing. Individual Korean government agencies’ information security systems still have problems, including a lack of manpower, budget limitations, and ill-defined roles and scopes regarding information security [21]. In the development of e-governments worldwide, information security manager leadership issues could have theoretical and practical implications for the development of other countries’ e-governments
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