The Information Security Management Systems in E-Business

Enterprises trading on the electronic markets are exposed to security risks due to the active use of ICT in several transformation process activities. Realized risks cause particular damage to the enterprises that lack ISMS (information security management systems) or a basic process approach to IS management. In this article, the authors identify similarities and differences in information security management models from various aspects. The scientific article compares the presented models, their essence, goal, focus, and starting points. Based on advantages and disadvantages, the authors evaluate the possibilities of applying models in electronic business, which determines which models can be applied to all processes or only to specific processes of e-business. The representative data set was obtained from a sample of e-commerce enterprises using the Slovak electronic market. Research hypotheses based on scientific assumptions and statistical analysis are verified. The research conclusions provide an insight into practice of ISMS and an information security management system in e-commerce.