The book demonstrates that the solutions to security in information systems are to be found through adopting appropriate management strategies and mechanisms, rather than merely seeking technical solutions. The arguments are supported by case studies from the health care and local government sectors.

MAGGIE NICOL is Senior Lecturer in Clinical Skills at St Bartholomew School of Nursing & Midwifery, City University, London.

Preface
Nature and Scope of IS
Security Review of Research and Practice
Interpreting the Management of IS
Security in the Health Care Sector
Interpreting the Management of IS
Security in Local Government
Synthesis of Key Themes
Conclusions.