Values for Information System Security in an Academic Environment: A Pilot Study

In this paper we present a process of identifying individual and organizational values within an academic environment. These values have been identified by using Value Sensitive Approach (VSA) in the area of Information System Security (ISS). VSA is a methodological framework for identifying organizational and individual values. We believe that ISS objectives and ISS strategy suitable for each specific type of organization can be decided by eliciting these values. The study resulted in a number of value areas related to university general issues (UGV) and ISS issues important within an academic environment. The UGV and the ISS values can be further analyzed and transformed into ISS objectives suitable within an academic environment. Furthermore the identified values should be considered when ISS strategy to achieve those objectives is decided. Results presented in this paper will contribute to the ongoing research efforts to view security problems from a more holistic, socio-organizational perspective.