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Title
Critical Analysis of Information Security Systems in the Banking Industry in Ghana:
A case study of GN Bank
A case study of GN Bank
Creator
Emmanuel Kobla Nornyibey
Description
The study focuses on GN Bank as a case study – analyzing the information systems and network infrastructure of the bank. This study analyses the term “information security” and its application in industry particularly the banking industry. Various benefits offered by Information security to the banking industry and challenges encountered are all analyzed in this paper. Issues relating to information security are discussed generally.
The key functions of this study are directed at assessing vulnerabilities in GN Bank’s information systems and infrastructure; and to explore what investments are made in technical personnel, end users and infrastructure. The study adopts a qualitative approach to exploring information security as far as GN Bank information systems are concerned.
In order to determine the security posture of GN Bank and make recommendations where applicable, a penetration test is conducted over the bank’s network infrastructure, findings are made and discussed. An interview with the Information security department is also conducted and a summary of the results presented.One key recommendation in this paper is that information security being a business related issue requires much consideration and allocation of sufficient budget not only for acquiring systems but for training technical persons and end users.
The key functions of this study are directed at assessing vulnerabilities in GN Bank’s information systems and infrastructure; and to explore what investments are made in technical personnel, end users and infrastructure. The study adopts a qualitative approach to exploring information security as far as GN Bank information systems are concerned.
In order to determine the security posture of GN Bank and make recommendations where applicable, a penetration test is conducted over the bank’s network infrastructure, findings are made and discussed. An interview with the Information security department is also conducted and a summary of the results presented.One key recommendation in this paper is that information security being a business related issue requires much consideration and allocation of sufficient budget not only for acquiring systems but for training technical persons and end users.
Subject
MSc. in Management Information Systems
Publisher
Ghana Technology University College
Date
MAY 2018
Contributor
Dr. Ebenezer Malcalm