Abrahams, Tania2012-10-042012-10-042012-10-04http://hdl.handle.net/10539/12046Cybercrime is on the increase and rampant globally. Although we have implemented various mechanisms, international agreements, legislation and policy documents, we are unable to combat this phenomenon. Public Service is inherently dependant on the availability, integrity and confidentiality of its mission critical information to deliver an effective and efficient service to the citizens of the SOUTH AFRICA. This is informed by key legislative requirements and policy documents to ensure information is protected and secured, to avoid and minimise risks. SOUTH AFRICA has legislation that compels compliance and it is a matter of state security that information is protected and preserved. The increased usage of information and communication technologies in the public service have exposed and made the institution vulnerable to potential intrusions. Global trends indicate that Senior Managers are not implementing information security policies and procedures. Although policies and procedures exist for the secure control of information it is not known how high their awareness levels are to ensure the procedures are operationalised. The purpose of this research is to investigate factors of non-compliance of information security management in the Public Service of South Africa. The researcher followed a scientific research methodology process by developing a problem and purpose statement. With the aid of the literature review the researcher was able to formulate Hypothesis, with the key themes focussing on adherence of governance and international standards, employee information security awareness and roles and responsibilities of employees when handling government information, based on Minimum Information Security Standards that provide procedures and standards to protect information.enThesis