Cynefin Framework for Decision Makers for Information Systems Security in the face of Information Asymmetry

Abstract

This conceptual paper examines the dichotomy of IS decision makers as both being the client to security systems providers and provider of security for theestablished platform and offers Cynefin framework for sense-making in guidance for management decision making landscape. Cynefin framework which was developed in knowledge management context provides a suitable tool of sense-making for decision makers in use of security systems governance whom must both be able to select the right mindset, systems and tools, and also facilitate security using these systems in many cases without adequate knowledge about their internals as well as the environmental factors.