ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVESS OF SECURITY CONTROL MECHANISM IN PROTECTING OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC IN TANZANIA. A CASE STUDY AT ADEM

This study ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVESS OF SECURITY CONTROL MECHANISM IN IN ACADEMIC IN TANZANIA at ADEM, Bagamoyo. The specific objectives were to identify key security control mechanisms currently used to protect information resources, to examine the role of information provision in enhancing the utilization of security controls, and to recommend strategies for improving security control implementation in colleges. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches within a mixed-methods framework. Purposive sampling was employed to select a sample size of 30 participants, comprising 20 students and 10 staff members, including IT personnel and administrators. Data were collected using structured questionnaires containing both closed-ended and open-ended questions. The findings revealed that while technical mechanisms such as firewalls, access controls, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) were structurally established, their practical utilization remained suboptimal. This gap was primarily driven by inadequate, fragmented, and sporadic provision of security information and awareness training among students and staff. Insufficient knowledge of cybersecurity protocols left users highly susceptible to digital threats such as phishing and unauthorized access. Based on these findings, the study concludes that technical defenses alone cannot guarantee robust protection without a well-informed user base. The study recommends that ADEM management establish comprehensive, continuous cybersecurity awareness programs and implement transparent, frequently communicated security policies to foster a culture of shared responsibility and transform users into an active human firewall.

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Dissertation

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English

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