Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company

The principle objective of this study was to examine the computer network security level of Malaysian companies. Original research using a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 300 Malaysian companies. Data were analyzed by employing descriptive statistics. In general the adoption level...

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Main Authors: Darmawan, N., Ooi, Keng Boon, Chong, Alain Yee Loong, Venggadasallam, V.
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author Darmawan, N.
Ooi, Keng Boon
Chong, Alain Yee Loong
Venggadasallam, V.
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description The principle objective of this study was to examine the computer network security level of Malaysian companies. Original research using a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 300 Malaysian companies. Data were analyzed by employing descriptive statistics. In general the adoption level of network security tools in Malaysia is still considered low with an average mean of 3.22. Based on the tools adopted, most of the companies are using common network security tool such as antivirus as their main protection for their computers. Tools that have lower adoption include vulnerability scanner and packet crafting tool. This research enables company to have a better understanding of the network security tools usage in Malaysian companies. This research has addressed previous lack of study in the examination of company’s security level among Malaysian companies. Information Technology (IT) security personnel in Malaysia will also be able to use this result as a guide as to what type of network security tools is generally being employed among their peers. 3.22 of average mean considered low for the security adoption level in Malaysia, it is necessary to the companies to put more focus on this security mechanism field.
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spelling my-inti-eprints.11892018-10-19T06:41:59Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1189/ Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company Darmawan, N. Ooi, Keng Boon Chong, Alain Yee Loong Venggadasallam, V. TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering The principle objective of this study was to examine the computer network security level of Malaysian companies. Original research using a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 300 Malaysian companies. Data were analyzed by employing descriptive statistics. In general the adoption level of network security tools in Malaysia is still considered low with an average mean of 3.22. Based on the tools adopted, most of the companies are using common network security tool such as antivirus as their main protection for their computers. Tools that have lower adoption include vulnerability scanner and packet crafting tool. This research enables company to have a better understanding of the network security tools usage in Malaysian companies. This research has addressed previous lack of study in the examination of company’s security level among Malaysian companies. Information Technology (IT) security personnel in Malaysia will also be able to use this result as a guide as to what type of network security tools is generally being employed among their peers. 3.22 of average mean considered low for the security adoption level in Malaysia, it is necessary to the companies to put more focus on this security mechanism field. Asian Network for Scientific Information 2009 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1189/1/Security%20mechanism%20in%20computer%20network%20environment%20A%20study%20of%20adoption%20status%20in%20Malaysian%20company.pdf Darmawan, N. and Ooi, Keng Boon and Chong, Alain Yee Loong and Venggadasallam, V. (2009) Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company. Journal of Applied Sciences, 9 (15). pp. 2735-2743. ISSN 1812-5654
spellingShingle TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Darmawan, N.
Ooi, Keng Boon
Chong, Alain Yee Loong
Venggadasallam, V.
Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company
title Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company
title_full Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company
title_fullStr Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company
title_full_unstemmed Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company
title_short Security mechanism in computer network environment: A study of adoption status in Malaysian company
title_sort security mechanism in computer network environment: a study of adoption status in malaysian company
topic TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
url http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1189/1/Security%20mechanism%20in%20computer%20network%20environment%20A%20study%20of%20adoption%20status%20in%20Malaysian%20company.pdf
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