A cyber security strategy to mitigate cloud computing risks within the investment management sector in Cape Town
- Authors: Monareng, Glacier Jamela
- Date: 2024-04
- Subjects: Cloud computing , Computer security , Computer science
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/64717 , vital:73866
- Description: Adoption of cloud computing has become a transformative force in modern information technology, revolutionizing how organisations procure, manage, and deliver IT resources as well as IT services. This treatise explores the implementation of cloud computing in the investment management sector. It focuses on potential cloud security risks, broader implications for businesses and IT ecosystems, and subsequently the treatise conceptualises a strategy that may help in responding to these security risks. The study began by surveying the motivations behind cloud adoption in the investment sector, emphasising the potential cost savings, scalability, and flexibility cloud services offer. It then delves into the challenges faced during implementation, including security concerns, data privacy, compliance issues, and the intricacies of transitioning legacy systems to cloud environments. In response to these challenges, the treatise outlines strategies for successful cloud implementation within the investment sector, in Cape Town, South Africa. It highlights the significance of selecting appropriate cloud service models (for example, IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS) and deployment options (for example, public, private, hybrid, or multi-cloud) to align with organisational needs and objectives. The study followed a qualitative research study. In collecting data an open-ended online survey was sent to participants. The participants were from an investment company in Cape Town. The study employed the design science research paradigm with the aim of developing an artefact. The methodology used was the Nelson Mandela University-Design Science Strategy Methodology (NMU-DSSM) In conclusion, this treatise conceptualises a strategy that may help companies investing in cloud computing technologies to mitigate cyber security and cloud risks. It recommends practices that underscore cloud computing's transformative potential while acknowledging its complexity and challenges. The strategy may serve as a valuable resource for IT professionals, decision-makers, and organisations embarking on the cloud journey, offering guidance and perspectives to navigate the complexities and to realise the potential benefits of cloud technology. , Thesis (MPhil) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology, School of Information Technology, 2024
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- Date Issued: 2024-04
Perceived critical factors impacting digital literacy at a South African automotive manufacturer
- Authors: Sandan, Mahmoodah
- Date: 2023-12
- Subjects: Internet literacy , Computer literacy , Information society , Automobile industry and trade
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/65924 , vital:74287
- Description: This treatise explores the critical factors affecting digital literacy within a South African Automotive Manufacturer. Previous research conducted within the organisation revealed that employees were not using digital tools to its full potential, and according to the literature, digital capabilities are one of the main drivers for organisational agility. There is a lack of research on digital literacy and organisational agility in a South African automotive context. As technology progresses rapidly, organisations must innovate to remain agile and relevant. This qualitative research study was conducted through a constructivist worldview, allowing the researcher and participant an opportunity to interact during an interview session to uncover experiences and thoughts relating to digital literacy within the organisation. The study enrolled 14 participants, and this was sufficient to achieve meaningful saturation of the data. The study highlighted low confidence levels in technology adoption within the organisation, often causing anxiety and apprehension among employees. This psychological barrier stems from a lack of digital literacy skills underpinned by insufficient training to fully understand the benefits technology may provide to the user and the organisation. The lack of awareness may be linked to ineffective communication techniques the organisation employs when relaying training or information relating to available resources. Furthermore, to enhance digital literacy skills, the study found that individuals need to have good foundational knowledge from which to build and have supportive leadership that assists in acquiring the necessary resources and training. This study provides insights into digital literacy within a South African Automotive Manufacturer. It will allow management to develop strategies to improve digital literacy levels and establish a learning culture where employees have higher levels of self-efficacy. When an organisation embraces digital technology, it increases productivity and fosters innovation. , Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Business School, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023-12
Investigating the Contemporary Role of Traditional Civic Building Types through The Design of a Public Library in Hlotse Town,Leribe,Lesotho
- Authors: Falatsi, Sera E.
- Date: 2020-09
- Subjects: Sustainable architecture -- Hlotse Town -- Lesotho , Industrialized building -- Hlotse Town -- Lesotho
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58983 , vital:60253
- Description: This treatise aims to design a public library in a small town of Hlotse, Leribe, Lesotho and to investigate the role of a public contemporary building in a city. This came after realising that there are no public facilities that act as places of civic entertainment or formal community encores but, rather they perform specific functions while public interactions take place in informal courtyards in town and in open spaces. This treatise explores the issues involved in the desighn of a public library, first by investigating on the transition of public libraries, moving from transitional to relational libraries then exploration of criteria to be a civic icon. The research conducted further touches on how technology impacted the architectural design as well as public libraries’ role. This together with the site context and Hlotse culture ( of sense of collection) has provided a unique response in developing an architectural design. Precedent studies are selected based on the nature of this treatise’s aim and the contexts which they are situated in, relevent to Hlotse. Architectural intervention will focus on creating a public positive urban space connecting the site, informal market and the taxi rank as well as responding to the lack of greenspaces. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, 2020
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- Date Issued: 2020-09