Impact Analysis and Results of Information Security Management Systems in the Energy Sector

Strong information security management systems (ISMS) are necessary for maintaining corporate information security. This study was undertaken to examine the viewpoints of professionals in the field of information security within the energy sector and to provide recommendations for system improvements by using the survey method to see the effects of the application of ISMS. A total of 181 participants from the Republic of T¨urkiye Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources were extensively surveyed. The surveys were grouped as personnel, ISMS employees, and managers. The results were carefully analyzed. It was seen that the personnel in the sector had a largely positive approach to ISMS implementations. The findings obtained in the analysis report were examined in all aspects. Various suggestions for improvements were made for ISMS, especially for increasing awareness training and the number of personnel.