Responsible Digital Innovation in Dark: Toward Access-Control-Transparency Theory

2023 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Abhari, Kaveh; Xiao, Bo; Eisenberg, David

Abstract: As the world moves ever forward into a digital future, the need for responsible ... Expand

Abstract: As the world moves ever forward into a digital future, the need for responsible digital innovation (RDI) becomes increasingly urgent. This paper presents the access-control-transparency (ACT) theory, a simple yet powerful framework for guiding designers and developers in creating digital artifacts that embody the principles of responsible design. With a focus on promoting access, control, and transparency, this theory aims to address the dark side of digital innovation and ensure that new technologies are developed in a way that considers their impact on individuals, communities, and society. The paper also explores avenues for future research, including the impact of ACT-driven design principles on organizational and societal outcomes, the role of individual and organizational values in the RDI process, and the incorporation of human-centric design and ongoing reflection into the ACT theory. Collapse

Topics: innovation management digital innovation access control

Methods: theory development synthesis design artifact

Blockchain Use Case in Ballistics and Crime Gun Tracing and Intelligence: Toward Overcoming Gun Violence

2023 | ACM Transactions on Management Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Akello, Patricia; Vemprala, Naga; Lang Beebe, Nicole; Raymond Choo, Kim-Kwang

Abstract: In the United States and around the world, gun violence has become a long-standi ... Expand

Abstract: In the United States and around the world, gun violence has become a long-standing public safety concern and a security threat, due to violent gun-related crimes, injuries, and fatalities. Although legislators and lawmakers have attempted to mitigate its threats through legislation, research on gun violence confirms the need for a comprehensive approach to gun violence prevention. This entails addressing the problem in as many ways as possible, such as through legislation, new technological advancements, re-engineering supply, and administrative protocols, among others. The research focuses on the technological, supply, and administrative aspects, in which we propose a manner of managing gun-related data efficiently from the point of manufacture/sale, as well as at points of transfers between secondary sellers for the improvement of criminal investigation processes. Making data more readily available with greater integrity will facilitate successful investigations and prosecutions of gun crimes. Currently, there is no single and uniform platform for firearm manufacturers, dealers, and other stakeholders involved in firearm sales, dissemination, management, and investigation. With the help of Blockchain technology, gun registry, ownership, transfers, and, most importantly, investigations, when crimes occur, can all be managed efficiently, breaking the cycle of gun violence. The identification of guns, gun tracing, and identification of gun owners/possessors rely on accuracy, integrity, and consistency in related systems to influence gun crime investigation processes. Blockchain technology, which uses a consensus-based approach to improve processes and transactions, is demonstrated in this study as a way to enhance these procedures. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to explore and demonstrate the utility of Blockchain for gun-related criminal investigations using a design science approach. Collapse

Topics: blockchain criminality smart contract Ethereum access control

Methods: design artifact design science design process case study simulation

Building Digital Trust to Protect Whistleblowers - A blockchain-based Reporting Channel

2023 | HICSS | Citations: 0

Authors: Asprion, Petra; Grieder, Hermann; Grimmberg, Frank; Moriggl, Pascal

Abstract: Organizations today need internal reporting channels to report illegal/unethical ... Expand

Abstract: Organizations today need internal reporting channels to report illegal/unethical misconduct. For this purpose, organizations set up one or more - often digital - internal reporting channels. Persons/Employees who want to report misconduct, so-called whistleblowers, expose themselves to reprisals and therefore need trustworthy reporting channels which ensure ´Digital Trust´. Blockchain, a technology that overcomes the need for trust due to its properties of immutability and integrity of data, could be promising as underlying technology for a digital reporting channel which is recognized as trustworthy. In our research, we explored multiple perspectives relevant to a trustworthy digital reporting system. Applying design science research, we evaluated the current state of the art of (digital) reporting channels and developed a prototypical blockchain-based reporting solution called “Integrity@Inside”. The prototype is being iteratively demonstrated and pre-evaluated. Collapse

Topics: blockchain electronic health privacy IT security usability

Methods: design artifact qualitative interview design process design science expert panel

Simple Design Approach for Shared Digital Twins

2023 | HICSS | Citations: 0

Authors: Hasse, Hendrik; Van Der Valk, Hendrik

Abstract: The collaborative utilization of data becomes increasingly important in industry ... Expand

Abstract: The collaborative utilization of data becomes increasingly important in industry and requires increased consideration of interoperability and data sovereignty aspects. Distributed systems play a decisive role in this context, which allow for a closer communication between the stakeholders involved and are characterized by the shared use of data and devices. At the same time new concepts emerge that enable a structured mapping of data. These include Digital Twins, which primarily allow a holistic digital representation of an entire asset lifecycle. Digital Twins offer significant potential for distributed systems and form a suitable basis for the collaborative utilization of an asset's lifecycle data. Although studies assume an increased use of Digital Twins in cross-company networks, they are still predominantly used as a purely company-internal concept. In the context of this publication, we demonstrate how to get started easily with the design of Digital Twins intended for use in collaborative distributed systems. Collapse

Topics: digital twin production management information system use distributed system access control

Methods: design principle design artifact design requirement literature study

An Information Security Performance Measurement Tool for Senior Managers: Balanced Scorecard Integration for Security Governance and Control Frameworks

2023 | Information Systems Frontiers | Citations: 0

Authors: Herath, Tejaswini C.; Herath, Hemantha S. B.; Cullum, David

Abstract: As organizations have become increasingly reliant on information systems, senior ... Expand

Abstract: As organizations have become increasingly reliant on information systems, senior managers are keen in assessing the progress of implemented information security strategies. Although the balanced scorecard approach has been suggested for security governance, a critical issue affecting information security practitioners is complexity, as there are many standards and frameworks, with duplication and overlaps to adhere to when organizing the data. Consequently, the article attempts to develop a more inclusive framework for information security governance, a research gap recently identified in the literature. The article maps five governance and control frameworks (COBIT, SABSA, ISG, ITIL, and ISO 27000) to the information security balanced scorecard (InfoSec BSC) to develop a conceptual design of an effective information security performance measurement tool that can be used by senior managers. Using a real-life case application and interviews with a panel of experts, the article identifies IS initiatives, performance measures for each of the mapped objectives derived from governance and control frameworks that may provide guidance for practitioners. Collapse

Topics: data security COBIT IT security ITIL information security management

Methods: qualitative interview case study personal interview survey delphi study

Theories: theory of everything

The Evolving Interdependencies between Banks and Fintechs within Open Banking Platforms

2023 | International Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Mansour, Osama; Ghazawneh, Ahmad

Abstract: The enactment of the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) by the European ... Expand

Abstract: The enactment of the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) by the European Union, has pushed banks to develop digital open banking platforms to enhance market competition and promote innovation in the banking industry. PSD2 mandates banks to offer APIs to provide access to banking data to external third-party providers (TPPs). This mandate might disrupt the role of banks since external complementors such as fintechs have the legal right to access and leverage banking data to offer innovative banking services. As such, the emergence of regulated open banking platforms engenders complex interdependent relationships between banks and fintechs. Drawing on a case of an open banking platform by Nordea Bank, we aim to examine these interdependencies with emphasis on the engagement between banks and external complementors in a regulated platform context. We conclude with insights into the lack of access control by platform owners and new conditions of platform openness. Collapse

Topics: application programming interface digital platform Google+ electronic finance network effect

Methods: qualitative interview literature study qualitative content analysis design methodology longitudinal research

Dynamic Capabilities in Cybersecurity Intelligence: A Meta-Synthesis to Enhance Protection Against Cyber Threats

2023 | Communications of the Association for Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Pigola, Angélica; Costa, Priscila da

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Topics: IT security data security database system innovation management IT security threat

Methods: case study synthesis design science maturity model capability maturity model integration

Theories: dynamic capabilities theory resource based view of the firm

Decoding the Landscape of Smart City Platforms: A Taxonomy Approach

2023 | International Conference on Business Informatics | Citations: 0

Authors: Richter, Kenneth; Zimmer, Markus P.; Lemmer, Kristina

Abstract: The notion of Smart Cities (SCs) has gained significant attention in recent yea ... Expand

Abstract: The notion of Smart Cities (SCs) has gained significant attention in recent years as cities become increasingly connected, integrated, and technologically advanced. Smart City Platforms (SCPs) are an important element of this movement representing the backbone for collecting, processing and analyzing urban data streams from peripheral devices and systems in a city. This study seeks to identify the key dimensions and characteristics of SCPs. Based on existing literature, we craft a taxonomy following Nickerson et al.'s (2013) guidelines. The resulting SCP taxonomy contributes to the literature on SCs by offering a set of characterizations of SCPs that provide a framework to analyze SCPs and identify types of SCPs. Collapse

Topics: IT security open source access control data encryption big data

Methods: structured literature research literature sample case study literature study

Developing a collaboration system for pancreatic cancer research: a clinical design science study

2023 | European Journal of Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Rueckel, David; Krumay, Barbara; Dannerer, Ewald

Abstract: Great potential exists for the use of information systems (IS) in medical resear ... Expand

Abstract: Great potential exists for the use of information systems (IS) in medical research, as they already form the backbone of several long-term medical research projects. IS can potentially support practitioner-researchers (practitioners who conduct research in their areas of practice) by enabling collaboration, particularly when the number of cases is low and the treatment strategy is centralised. However, practitioner-researchers and academic researchers differ in their research approaches. In this clinical IS research effort, we designed an IS, together with a local hospital, for supporting research on pancreatic cancer by applying a design science research (DSR) approach. We also observed how DSR is accepted and used by practitioner-researchers in this context. Consequently, we not only developed an IS but also gained insights into the benefits of DSR in projects with heterogeneous participants, namely those from various fields with different experiences and requirements. The results show that DSR contributes to mutual understanding, transparency in the design process and long-term benefits for all parties involved, which was further confirmed by post-hoc interviews. Collapse

Topics: usability user interface database system MongoDB systems development

Methods: design artifact qualitative interview design process design science field study

Outcome-based contracts – Linking technology, ownership and reputations

2023 | International Journal of Information Management | Citations: 0

Authors: Shanmugam, Ramesh Kumar; Dhingra, Tarun

Abstract: Outcome-based contracts (OBC) in information technology outsourcing have attract ... Expand

Abstract: Outcome-based contracts (OBC) in information technology outsourcing have attracted much attention, but literature is relatively scarce on this topic. Though firm theories prefer hierarchy as the most protective form of governance for such transactions, the practice moves forward with many hybrid governance structures under­ pinned by automation and digital transformation technologies. The objective of this paper is to develop a con­ ceptual framework that explains the preference for inter-firm arrangements in OBCs and exhibits the capabilities of these technologies in mitigating contract inefficiencies. The proposed framework narrows the gap in the literature for a concurrent view of the latitudinal (ex-post, ex-ante) and longitudinal (reputation) dimensions of the contract. We represent the OBC as a concurrent stochastic game in a probabilistic model checker. Testing of our propositions revealed that these technology assets are complementary and joint ownership is desirable under reputation effects, reputation transfers take place between the contracting parties in the same direction, and continuous reallocation of ownership is required to maintain joint ownership. Rapid technological advancement and industry maturity can gravitate the transaction towards common ownership. The reputation function using Fermi probability distribution in our model is a novel performance measure for the industry. Collapse

Topics: digital transformation artificial intelligence marketing management IT alignment laptop computer

Methods: theoretical contribution simulation longitudinal research synthesis business process modeling

Theories: game theory