Assessment of the Cyber Security Measures Taken in the Protection of Organizational Assets:

Abstract

This study has assessed cyber security measures taken by TANAPA to protect assets. The study engaged explanatory research design, and quantitative approach. Sample size was 225. Questionnaires was used to collect quantitative data that were analysed by descriptive statistics. Interview guide was used to collect qualitative data which was analysed through content analysis. The study has found and concluded that TANAPA has established policies to guide use of ICTs and consequently protect its assets; rules to prevent unauthorized access to computer networks; provides cyber security education to employees, employs cyber security experts, allocates budget for cyber security strategies; use strong passwords to prevent hacking; use strong anti-virus to prevent malware attacks; reports suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities; use file integrity monitoring; uses log forensic to detect suspicious activities; use real time alerting. TANAPA should increase budget allocated to cyber security and provide periodic trainings on cyber security to staff.