Mitigation of Information Management Risks in Kenya

Abstract

Digital information technology has continually embraced in many fields around the world. The Chief Information Officers and the MIS directors are always on toes to ensure the IT utilization is secure, and the attainment of the company’s needs. The development, management and maintenance of IT in the organization has become a challenge, the most crucial being on cybercrimes, information overloads, ever-advancing technology and the workforce with the desired IT skills. On one side are the pros of using IT in enhancement and on other ways to mitigate the cons that would risk the organization's performance. The two forces are antagonistic and call for understanding and appreciation of the challenges for effective and secure business operations. The named challenges limit the efficient operation of the company in all its branches. To conquer an enemy, one must know the enemy very well than themselves and know the battlefield even better. Many organizations try to bridge the gaps in their operations by utilizations of the technology; the success comes with a well developed and managed information system. It’s essential for the IT managers to acknowledge, poor IT designs, plans, selection, development and monitoring incentives are the key milestones to the failure of the projects. To conquer cybercrimes companies must ensure their security team is well trained and their electronics and websites are routinely maintained to cut off intruders. The SQL and other preventive measures must be strongly encrypted. Hacked systems lead to illegal acquiring confidential information, distortion, destruction and loss of information. Cyber legislations and security policies also assure data security. The challenges of key focus in Kenya include cybersecurity, information overloads, advancement and protection of the organization’s values, classification and management of data, and use of social media mobile arenas. The IT teams must ensure to reduce the information overloads and keep the organization informed and updated to enhance further its operations.