IS Risk Management in Morocco: Between regulatory ambitions and cultural challenges -A critical analysis of the current situation

Management des risques des SI au Maroc: Entre ambition réglementaire et défis culturels -Une analyse critique de l'état des lieux

Hajar Belhaj (), Said Kammas () and Youssef Meriouh
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Hajar Belhaj: ENCGT - Ecole Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion de Tanger - UAE - Abdelmalek Essaadi University [Tétouan] = Université Abdelmalek Essaadi [Tétouan]

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Abstract: This study critically assesses Information Systems (IS) risk management in Morocco, examining the interactions between the regulatory framework, national standards, and cultural and organizational factors. The objective is to evaluate the current system's effectiveness and identify challenges specific to the Moroccan context. The methodology relies on an in-depth documentary analysis of legislative texts, national guidelines, and scientific publications, complemented by a comparative analysis with international standards. The results reveal an ambitious regulatory framework but a limited adoption of IS risk management practices, particularly among SMEs. The study highlights the significant influence of cultural factors, such as attitude to risk and resistance to change, on implementing IS risk management strategies effectively. These findings underscore the need to adapt risk management approaches to the local context and intensify awareness and training efforts to improve the maturity of IS risk management in Morocco

Keywords: IS Risk Management; Cybersecurity in Morocco; Regulatory Framework; IS Governance; Cultural Factors; Management des risques SI; Cybersécurité au Maroc; Cadre réglementaire; Gouvernance des SI; Facteurs culturels; Facteurs culturels Classification JEL : M15 G32 IS Risk Management; Cultural Factors JEL Classification: M15 G32 Paper type: Exploratory Research; Facteurs culturels Classification JEL : M15; G32 IS Risk Management; Cultural Factors JEL Classification: M15; G32 Paper type: Exploratory Research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-10-10
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Published in International Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics - IJAFAME, 2024, 5 (10), pp.317-346. ⟨https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13909392⟩

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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13909392

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