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2008

Computer networks--Security measures--United States

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Comparing Information Assurance Awareness Training For End-Users: A Content Analysis Examination Of Air Force And Defense Information Systems Agency User Training Modules, John W. Frugé Mar 2008

Comparing Information Assurance Awareness Training For End-Users: A Content Analysis Examination Of Air Force And Defense Information Systems Agency User Training Modules, John W. Frugé

Theses and Dissertations

Today, the threats to information security and assurance are great. While there are many avenues for IT professionals to safeguard against these threats, many times these defenses prove useless against typical system users. Mandated by laws and regulations, all government agencies and most private companies have established information assurance (IA) awareness programs, most of which include user training. Much has been given in the existing literature to laying out the guidance for the roles and responsibilities of IT professionals and higher level managers, but less is specified for "everyday" users of information systems. This thesis attempts to determine the content …