Security Issues in Organizational IT Systems

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Discussion..................................................................................................................................2
Information Technology Systems..........................................................................................2
Advantages of Organizational IT Systems.............................................................................3
Security Issues in Organizational IT Systems........................................................................4
Probable Solutions for Solving the Security Issues...............................................................7
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................8
References..................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
IT or Information technology can be stated as the utilization of several systems for the
purpose of storing, retrieving, transmitting as well as manipulation of data as well as
information for any business or enterprise (Laudon and Laudon 2015). This information
technology is subsequently considered as the subset of ICT or information and
communication technology. The several devices that are utilized for aiding computation are
the significant parts of information technology.
There are some of the major and the most important as well as significant benefits of
this information technology for solving all types of issues related to IT systems (Stair and
Reynolds 2013). In spite of having such distinct benefits, there some of the basic and
noteworthy security issues present in the organizational IT systems. These issues are required
to be solved for bringing utmost efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational IT
systems. The following report outlines a brief discussion on the several security issues faced
in the organizational IT systems and the probable solutions for solving these issues.
Discussion
Information Technology Systems
The systems of information technology can be described as the formal and
organizational systems that are being designed for the proper collection, processing,
distributing and storage of information (Davies, Dean and Ball 2013). These types of IT
systems are majorly comprised of four basic components of processes, people, organizational
structures and technologies. The basic focus is provided on the information system for having
a definite boundary, storage, inputs, communication networks, processors and outputs. IT
systems also support the business operations, decision making and management. The various
products as well as services in the economy are closely linked with the information

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technology like computer software, hardware, electronic commerce, semiconductors, telecom
equipment and many others. The organization utilizes this system for helping the people to
interact with the technology for the purpose of supporting the several business processes. The
proper relationship between business processes, computer systems and information systems is
extremely important for each and every organization (Rainer et al. 2013). Moreover, the
performance of the business operations and processes are also checked and controlled with
the help of information technology systems.
Advantages of Organizational IT Systems
The competitiveness of several organizations is widely based on the efficient as well
as effective utilization of information technology systems. The most significant purpose of
these information systems is to provide the appropriate information to the correct place and
the correct time (Petter, DeLone and McLean 2013). These types of IT systems are solely
utilized for tracking, storing, manipulating as well as distributing the relevant information
from the collected data to the specified individuals whenever required. The organizations get
various significant and important advantages after proper implementation of these systems
within the business. The major and the most significant advantages of the IT systems within
an organization are as follows:
i) Better Communication: The first and the foremost advantage of the IT systems is
the better communication (Galliers and Leidner 2014). Since, these systems provide features
like instant messaging, voice calls, video calls and emails, the entire communication process
becomes extremely easier, quicker as well as cheaper for all organizations.
ii) Cost Effectiveness: The second important and significant advantage of these IT
systems is its cost effectiveness. This type of systems could be easily afforded by each and
every organization and no extra cost is incurred apart from the infrastructure and hardware.