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Authors: Baskerville, R.
Date: 1992 Title: “The Developmental Duality of Information Systems Security” Journal: Journal of Management Systems, 4 (1) Pages: 1 - 12. |
| Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Information Systems Design, Information Systems Methods. |
| The developmental duality of information systems security results because the information system and its security are separate developments. This duality may cause conflict and tension between a system and its security. This unresolved conflict leads to a shortened information systems lifespan. In particular, these coexisting developmental methods are predominantly selected from essentially different methodological generations. A commonplace tension is found in the logical engineering of the information system development method that contradicts the mechanistic engineering method used in security development. Understanding these tensions will help the designer subdue these tensions and thus extend the lifespan of the information system. |