IT Security Management Challenges of State Universities and Colleges
Mark L. Flores · Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies · 2024
This study aimed to evaluate the cybersecurity management challenges encountered by state universities and colleges in the Zamboanga Peninsula region during the 2021-2022 academic year. The findings revealed that the key challenges included inadequate management support, budget limitations, infrastructure deficiencies, and skills gaps. The conclusions drawn from the study indicated the need for enhancing IT security management practices among state universities and colleges, underscoring the significance of addressing the identified challenges. Recommendations were provided for various stakeholders, including university officials, deans, heads of management offices, program chairs, faculty members, employees, students, and future researchers, with the aim of improving IT security practices and promoting awareness and education in this field.