Information security in Finnish small and medium enterprises : current state and future trends
Pohjolainen, Sami (2013)
Oulun seudun ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013052911694
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013052911694
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The purpose of this study was to examine the current state and future trends of information security in small and medium enterprises in Finland. The research was a part of a pan-European research program and was commissioned by a local company in Oulu.
The research task was completed in two main parts. Preliminary research was conducted as a secondary research and included examination of previous research done in Finland and familiarization with the subject matter through books and other sources. Primary research included data collection, analysis and summary. The data was collected with an online survey that was sent out to 3800 unique enterprises from which 157 responded.
The main conclusion from the survey was that enterprises currently have a positive, but somewhat inflated view, of their information security when compared with the actual steps they have taken to improve it. Another conclusion was that many enterprises are planning to develop and invest in their information security in the next few years.
The research task was completed in two main parts. Preliminary research was conducted as a secondary research and included examination of previous research done in Finland and familiarization with the subject matter through books and other sources. Primary research included data collection, analysis and summary. The data was collected with an online survey that was sent out to 3800 unique enterprises from which 157 responded.
The main conclusion from the survey was that enterprises currently have a positive, but somewhat inflated view, of their information security when compared with the actual steps they have taken to improve it. Another conclusion was that many enterprises are planning to develop and invest in their information security in the next few years.