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Critical Success Factors for an Effective Security Risk Management Program: An Exploratory Case Study

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  • Jason A. Williams

    (Augusta University, USA)

  • Humayun Zafar

    (Kennesaw State University, USA)

  • Saurabh Gupta

    (Kennesaw State University, USA)

Abstract

This paper evaluates the perceived effectiveness of the security risk management (SRM) programs at a Fortune 500 firm. Layers of management and staff participated in the study. Perceived effectiveness of their SRM programs was based on nine critical success factors (CSFs). Interviews confirmed six initial CSFs (Executive Management Support, Organizational Maturity, Open Communication, Risk Management Stakeholders, Team Member Empowerment, and Holistic View of an Organization) that were extracted from the literature. They were confirmed and synthesized with three additional CSFs (Security Maintenance, Corporate Security Strategy, and Human Resource Development). Implications for SRM are discussed.

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  • Jason A. Williams & Humayun Zafar & Saurabh Gupta, 2026. "Critical Success Factors for an Effective Security Risk Management Program: An Exploratory Case Study," International Journal of Information Security and Privacy (IJISP), IGI Global Scientific Publishing, vol. 20(1), pages 1-18, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jisp00:v:20:y:2026:i:1:p:1-18
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