Information Security Governance and Internal Audits: A Processual Model

Internal audits play an important role in risk mitigation, security governance, and information assurance in an organization. This research presents a processual model to conceptualize the audit function in an organization by addressing three fundamental questions about internal audits: what, why and how? The proposed model suggests that internal audits are an integral part of overall security governance and thus of an information assurance program in an organization

Effect of Integrated Supply of different fertilizers and compost on Total Yield of Andrographis paniculata at Harvesting Stage

The present investigation was carried out to study the effects of Bio fertilizers, Chemical Fertilizers and Vermicompost and their combination on the Productivity of Andrographis paniculata. The experiment  was  conducted  in a  randomized block design (RBD) with 8 treatments i.e. T1-NT, T2- VC, T3-BF, T4-CF, T5-BF+VC, T6-BF+CF, T7 - CF +  VC, T8 - BF+CF+VC. The experimental results revealed that maximum fresh and dried weight of root, shoot and leaves individually as well as total weight of all the parts and maximum seed yield was obtained in T8 treatments followed by T5 plot treatment. Thus it can be concluded that integrated combination of organic manures along with BF and CF results into improved plant productivity and seed yield

Green HRM: Practices and Strategic Implementation in the Organizations

Green HRM is the emerging topic in current scenario. There is increasing require for strategic Green HRM the combination of environmental management into HRM. Organizations Human Resource function can be important in helping a broad approach for making a culture of sustainability. The strategy engage applying changes to the different functions of HR like recruitment, induction, training and development, conducting performance appraisal, and also determining employee compensation. Green HRM scheme within HR form a wider form of corporate social responsibility. The Green Human Resource Management will participate an important role in organizations to help the environment related problems by assuming it, in management philosophy, HR policies and practices, training people and implementation of laws related to Environment safety. In this paper an attempt has been made to promote the importance Green HR involves two essential elements environment friendly HR practices and preservation of Knowledge capital. Green HRM means using every employee interface in such a manner in order to promote and maintain sustainable business practices as well as creating awareness, which in turn, helps organizations to operate in an environmentally sustainable fashion. Hence, Green HRM encompasses two major elements: environmental-friendly HR practices and the preservation of the knowledge capital. Present study, focus on Green HRM as a strategic initiative by the corporate to promote sustainable business practices

Issues with Incorporating Regulatory Compliance into Agile Development: A Critical Analysis

Agile development methodology is widely used for software development in organizations. Incorporating regulatory compliance aspects in development process is important. This paper discusses various issues in considering compliance aspects into development process. An analysis of different aspects of compliance related issues is presented

DEFINING VALUE BASED INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE OBJECTIVES

This research argues that the information security governance objectives should be grounded in the values of organizational members. Research literature in decision sciences suggest that individual values play an important role in developing decision objectives. Information security governance objectives, based on values of the stakeholders, are essential for a comprehensive security control program. The study uses Value Theory as a theoretical basis and value focused thinking as a methodology to develop 23 objectives for information security governance. A case study was conducted to reexamine and interpret the significance of the proposed objectives in an organizational context. The results suggest three emergent dimensions of information security governance for effective control structure in organizations: resource allocation, user involvement and process integrity. The synthesis of data suggests eight principles of information security governance which guides organizations in achieving a comprehensive security environment. We also present a means-end model of ISG which proposes the interrelationships of the developed objectives. Contributions are noted and future research directions suggested

ROLE OF DHUMAPANA (NEBULIZATION) AND PANA WITH ARDRAKA ARKA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TAMAKA SHWASA

Tamaka Shwasa is one among the major disease explained in Ayurveda is caused due to vitiation of Kapha and Vata dosha in Pranavaha srotas. The condition is analogous to bronchial asthma as explained in modern medical science. India has an estimated 15-20 million Asthmatics every year and the disease occurs at very young age that survey states one in every six child under the age of 16 is affected.Asthma is characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing which vary in severity and from person to person. It is a chronic condition, which frequently requires continuous medical care, comprising of different routes of administration and the important one is the inhalation route which has been developed to administer the drugs by delivering to site of action and to get immediate effects. Most of our Acharyas have explained different treatment modalities in the management of Tamaka Shwasa that consists of Shodhana, Shamana and Tarpana, but the concept of ‘Arka prayoga’ is explained in Arka Prakasha which stands unique. The book written by Ravana has explained different drugs used to prepare Arka (Extraction of active principles through the distillation process), its preparation method, qualities and application of Arka on different diseases internally as Pana along with its dosage in detail. In the study during the attack of Shwasa one group was administered Ardraka arka pana and the second group was administered Dhumapana (inhalation) with Ardraka arka by Nebulization method to conceptualize the study and parallel new perspective to rising trend in management of asthma in exacerbated condition. Statistical significance of selected criteria showed highly significant results in Dhumapana (Nebulization) by proving that natural therapies like Ayurveda can provide a better direction in improving the quality of life of Shwasa patients without any adverse effects of medications

The Role of Demographic Characteristics in Health Care Strategic Security Planning

The purpose of this paper is to foster understanding of the perception of members in healthcare organizations concerning three specific dimensions in the realm of security: strategic planning for security, proactive initiatives for security controls, and training preparedness for security perspective within the context of HIPAA compliance. The research data was collected using a survey instrument with 43 items of demographic information. The data collected was analyzed using demographic characteristics such as age, gender, education and relevant work experience. The aim of the analysis is to assess whether any significant differences exist between groups regarding the perception of security strategic planning, proactive initiatives and training issues. The statistical results are presented in tabular form with descriptive analysis applied to each of the categories. Data-based conclusions are drawn and future research directions are indicated and discussed

A Study Of The Security Of Electronic Medical Records Utilizing Six Knowledge Categories And Subjects Demographics

Healthcare employees with their motivation to comply with security policies play an extremely important role in protecting patients’ privacy. In this research we attempt to survey the attitude of healthcare employees towards security of Electronic Medical Records. We further review what factors impact their perception of the medical data security and determine how well they understand policies, procedures, organization structures, and other aspects related to EMR protection.