D'Arcy 1-59332-2434


	Edited by Marilyn McShane and Frank P. Williams III

		The Misuse of Information Systems: The Impact of Security Countermeasures
		John P. D'Arcy

			D'Arcy reports on an empirical investigation of the impact of four security countermeasures (security policies, security awareness program, computer monitoring, preventive security software) on IS misuse. Using the framework of general deterrence theory, he develops and tests a conceptual model using survey responses from 507 professionals. He finds support for the effectiveness of security policies, security awareness programs, and computer monitoring in deterring IS misuse. Preventive security software appears only moderately effective. The results also suggest that the deterrent effectiveness of security countermeasures vary based on computer self-efficacy and the amount of time spent telecommuting. D'Arcy’s findings help explain the relationships between security countermeasures and IS misuse, while reaffirming the applicability of general deterrence theory to the IS security domain.

		John P. D'Arcy is an Assistant Professor in Department of Management, Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. He earned a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Temple University in 2005. Dr. D'Arcy’s research interests include information assurance and security and computer ethics.

		x, 194 pages. Index, bibliography. ISBN 978-1-59332-243-4 (casebound) $60. Published 2007.