An Implementation Framework (IF) for the National Information Assurance and Cyber Security Strategy (NIACSS) of Jordan
Ahmed Otoom1 and Issa Atoum2
1National Information Technology Center, Jordan
2Information Technology Department, Philadelphia University, Jordan
Abstract: This paper proposes an implementation framework that lays out the ground for a coherent, systematic, and comprehensive approach to implement the National Information Assurance and Cyber Security Strategy (NIACSS) of Jordan. The Framework 1). Suggests a methodology to analyze the NIACSS, 2). Illustrates how the NIACSS analysis can be utilized to design strategic moves and develop an appropriate functional structure, and 3). proposes a set of adaptable strategic controls that govern the NIACSS implementation and allow achieving excellence, innovation, efficiency, and quality.The framework, if adopted, is expected to harvest several advantages within the following areas: information security implementation management, control and guidance, efforts consolidation, resource utilization, productive collaboration, and completeness. The framework is flexible and expandable; therefore, it can be generalized.
Keywords: Strategy implementation framework, security management, cyber security, information assurance, and strategic controls.
Received December 6, 2011; accepted May 22, 2012; published online August 5, 2012