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An Examination of Information Security Training and Education for IT Professionals in a Community College: A Case Study

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Title: An Examination of Information Security Training and Education for IT Professionals in a Community College: A Case Study
Language: English
Authors: Stark, Adam
Source: ProQuest LLC. 2017Ph.D. Dissertation, Purdue University.
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Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 104
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Case Studies, Information Security, Computer Security, Information Technology, Professional Development, Training, Interviews, Surveys, Costs, College Faculty, Community Colleges
Geographic Terms: Florida
Abstract: This case study research explored the cybersecurity systems and training and education of IT professionals at a member college of the Florida College System. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze interview transcripts of 6 respondents. A more descriptive analysis was completed using the survey responses from 15 respondents. From this analysis a thematic map was produced comprised of the theme awareness, with a subtheme of job roles. Also related to awareness was reaction to an event. This subtheme had two related subthemes of perception and automation. Opportunities was another main theme with subthemes of lack of training and on-the-job training. The final theme identified was resources with subthemes of cost and staffing. Future research possibilities resulting from this research are also discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2017
Access URL: https://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqm&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:10270030
Accession Number: ED577414
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This case study research explored the cybersecurity systems and training and education of IT professionals at a member college of the Florida College System. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze interview transcripts of 6 respondents. A more descriptive analysis was completed using the survey responses from 15 respondents. From this analysis a thematic map was produced comprised of the theme awareness, with a subtheme of job roles. Also related to awareness was reaction to an event. This subtheme had two related subthemes of perception and automation. Opportunities was another main theme with subthemes of lack of training and on-the-job training. The final theme identified was resources with subthemes of cost and staffing. Future research possibilities resulting from this research are also discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]