Research Profile

Karen Mary Neville

BIOGRAPHY

Research Interests

The increasing number of IS security (ISS) incidents that organizations have confronted within the last few years suggests that much needs to be done to secure information and knowledge. Most of the research on IS security to date has been at the technical level, carried out by computer scientists and computer engineers. Comparatively little work has taken a managerial point of view, covering broad organizational and social issues. The focus of my research is the exploration of the relationship between Information Security and Knowledge Management and to deepen understanding of Information Security through qualitative research. It is from this investigation that a number of issues regarding ISS have emerged:

Implications for the use of information security management standards by organizations
• The Compliance of Knowledge Management
• The Management of Security Knowledge
• Behavioral issues in IS security
• IS governance and security

These domains are completely intertwined with the research activities of the Financial Services and Innovation Centre. Therefore my PhD research has enabled me to make a significant contribution to the research activities of the centre. Additionally due to the number of calls for ISS research from leading journals and conferences the demand for qualitative research is steadily growing.

My research interests are also vital to my development as a lecturer, my masters was focused in educational technologies and it directly benefits my teaching as different approaches can, when properly appraised, aid learning. I have incorporated my research into Web-based training systems into my courses and have successfully increased the effectiveness of the lectures. My research into security and knowledge management has also added to the technical subjects that I teach providing my classes with ‘real life' examples from the cases that I have investigated. Meeting lecturers from other universities at national and international conferences is also an important source of teaching ideas and suggestions on problems that I may have encountered or vice versa. Overall my efforts at improvement have had a positive effect on the classes that I teach


Publications

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2008)'Supporting the Mentoring Process'
Neville, K, Heavin, C.; (2008) 'Supporting the Mentoring Process' In: Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management. Ireland: Idea Group Publishing. [Details]
(2005)'Knowledge-Based Support Environment'
Karen Neville, Phillip Powell; (2005) 'Knowledge-Based Support Environment' In: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology (III). Ireland: Idea Group Publishing. [Details]
(2004)'Knowledge Workers, in David G. Schwartz (ed)'
Neville, K. and Heavin, C; (2004) 'Knowledge Workers, in David G. Schwartz (ed)' In: Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management. Ireland: Idea Group Publishing. [Details]
(2004)'Interactive System For The Collection and Utilization of Both Tacit and Explicit Knowledge'
Neville, K. and Powell, P.; (2004) 'Interactive System For The Collection and Utilization of Both Tacit and Explicit Knowledge' In: Creating Knowledge Based Organizations. Ireland: Idea Group Publishing. [Details]
(2003)'Web-based Platform to Mentor Distance Learners'
Neville, K., Adam, F., and McCormack, C; (2003) 'Web-based Platform to Mentor Distance Learners' In: Web-Based Education: Learning From Experience. Ireland: Idea Group Publishing. [Details]

Other Journals

 YearPublication
(2005)'A Case in Customizing E-Learning'
Neville, K, Heavin, C and Walsh, E.,; (2005) 'A Case in Customizing E-Learning' Journal of Information Technology, 20 (2) :117-129. [Details]
(2004)'A Government Crossing the Digital Divide to Promote ICT for Adult Learners'
Neville, K; (2004) 'A Government Crossing the Digital Divide to Promote ICT for Adult Learners' The Electronic Journal of E-Learning, 2 (1) :145-158. [Details]
(2004)'A case to examine organisational change'
Neville, K. and Mohally, D; (2004) 'A case to examine organisational change' International Journal of Information Technology and Management (IJITM), 3 (2/3/4) :173-188. [Details]
(2003)'Theory and Practice in Education with Business Games'
Neville, K. and Adam, F.,; (2003) 'Theory and Practice in Education with Business Games' Informing Science Journal, 6 (1) :61-73. [Details]
(2002)'An Innovative Training Model for an Organization Embracing Technology'
Neville, K. and Fitzgerald, B; (2002) 'An Innovative Training Model for an Organization Embracing Technology' Journal of Information Technology Education, 1 (3) :193-200. [Details]

Conference Publications

 YearPublication
(2005)13th European Conference on Information Systems
Dromey S, Heavin C. and Neville K ; (2005) Combining Website Search Engine Optimization with Advanced Web Log Analysis 13th European Conference on Information Systems , 26-MAY-05 - 28-MAY-05 [Details]
(2004)International Federation for Information Processing WC 8.3 Conference on Decision Support Systems
Neville, K. and Heavin, C; (2004) E-learning: Academia¿s Approach to the CRM Challenge International Federation for Information Processing WC 8.3 Conference on Decision Support Systems [Details]
(2004)11th European Conference on Information Technology Evaluation ECITE
Heavin, C., McAvoy, J. and Neville, K; (2004) Knowing the Knower: A Systems Development Case Study 11th European Conference on Information Technology Evaluation ECITE , 11-NOV-04 - 12-NOV-04 , pp.175-182 [Details]
(2004)11th European Conference on Information Technology Evaluation ECITE
O'Sullivan, K and Neville, K. ; (2004) Diffusing Innovation Smartly 11th European Conference on Information Technology Evaluation ECITE [Details]
(2004)International Federation for Information Processing TC 11 International Information Security Conference
O¿Sullivan, K., Neville, K. and Heavin, C; (2004) Investigating a Smart Technology International Federation for Information Processing TC 11 International Information Security Conference , pp.81-98 [Details]
(2003)Informing Science and IT Education Joint Conference
Neville, K. and Powell, P; (2003) Securing Security Through Education Informing Science and IT Education Joint Conference [Details]
(2003)Conference on Information Systems
Neville, K., Butler, T. and Adam, F; (2003) A Model as a Platform to IT and Cultural Understanding Conference on Information Systems [Details]
(2003)Americas Conference on Information Systems
, K., Powell, P., and Panteli, N; (2003) Knowledge and Security Americas Conference on Information Systems [Details]
(2002)12th Business Information Technology Management Conference
Mohally, D. and Neville, K. ; (2002) A Trial and Error Approach to the CRM Challenge 12th Business Information Technology Management Conference [Details]
(2002)12th Business Information Technology Management Conference
Daly, M. and Neville, K. ; (2002) The Internet as a Platform for the Travel Industry in Ireland 12th Business Information Technology Management Conference [Details]
(2002)12th Business Information Technology Management Conference
Neville, K. ; (2002) A Knowledge Base Support Environment for a University 12th Business Information Technology Management Conference [Details]
(2002)European Conference on Information Systems
Neville, K., Adam, F., and McCormack, C. ; (2002) Mentoring Distance Learners: An Action Research Study European Conference on Information Systems [Details]
(2002)Informing Science and IT Education Joint Conference
Fitzgerald, B. and Neville, K. ; (2002) Mid-Career Employees Embracing Technology MEET: A Case Study Informing Science and IT Education Joint Conference University Collage Cork, [Details]
(2001)11th Business Information Technology Management Conference
Neville, K. and Butler, T. ; (2001) Bridging the Digital Divide in Third level Education: A Case Study 11th Business Information Technology Management Conference Manchester, United Kingdom, [Details]
(2001)11th Business Information Technology Management Conference
Neville, K., Adam, F., McCarthy, O., and Carroll, B; (2001) An IS Solution for Distance Learning Students 11th Business Information Technology Management Conference Manchester, United Kingdom, [Details]
(2001)Americas Conference on Information Systems, Web-based Training Systems
Neville, K; (2001) A Possible Solution to the Training Needs of Teleworkers in Ireland Americas Conference on Information Systems, Web-based Training Systems Boston, Massachusetts, [Details]
(2001)Global Information Technology Management World Conference
Neville, K. ; (2001) Developing a Web-based Course: A Case Study Global Information Technology Management World Conference Dallas, Texas, USA, [Details]
(2001)European Conference on E-Government
Neville, K.; (2001) Web Enabled Training: A Government Funded Initiative European Conference on E-Government Dublin, Ireland, [Details]
(2000)Business Information Technology Management Conference
Neville, K.; (2000) A WBT System Development Framework: A Case Study Business Information Technology Management Conference Manchester, United Kingdom, [Details]

Conference Contributions

 YearPublication
(2006)IRMA2006,
K. Neville; (2006) Programme Committee. [Conference Organising Committee Member], IRMA2006, Ireland , 26-MAY-06 - 29-MAY-06
(2003)AMCIS,
K. Neville; (2003) Presentation. [Oral Presentation], AMCIS, Pori, Finland , 01-MAY-03 - 03-MAY-03
(2003)AMCIS,
K. Neville; (2003) Presentation. [Oral Presentation], AMCIS, Tampa, Florida , 03-JUN-03 - 06-JUN-03
(2003)InSite, 2003,
K. Neville; (2003) Track Chair. [Conference Organising Committee Member], InSite, 2003, Pori, Finland , 24-JUN-03 - 24-JUN-03
(2002)DSIAge2002,
K. Neville; (2002) Website Developer. [Conference Organising Committee Member], DSIAge2002, Cork. Ireland , 05-JUL-02 - 05-JUL-02
(2002)BIT,
K. Neville; (2002) Presentation. [Oral Presentation], BIT, Manchester, UK , 09-MAY-02 - 10-MAY-02
(2002)DSIAge2002 ¿ PhD Consortium,
K. Neville; (2002) http://afis.ucc.ie/dsiage2002. [Editorship of Whole Conference Proceedings], DSIAge2002 ¿ PhD Consortium, Cork, Ireland , 04-JUL-02 - 05-JUL-02
(2001)GITM,
K. Neville; (2001) Presentation. [Oral Presentation], GITM, Dallas, Texas , 03-MAY-01 - 10-MAY-01
(2001)AMCIS,
K. Neville; (2001) Presentation. [Oral Presentation], AMCIS, Boston, MA , 03-MAY-01 - 07-JUN-01

Professional Activities

Honours and Awards

 YearTitleAwarding Body
2006Awarded 950 euro Research on Innovative Forms of Teaching and Learning
2003Best Paper Award of Contribution Informing Science and Information Technology Joint Conference

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
Dept. Business Infromation Systems F/T College Lecturer01-SEP-03 / 10-MAY-10
University Collage Cork Temporary F/T CL01-SEP-00 / 01-JUN-03
Universtiy Collage Cork Temporary F/T CL01-SEP-99 / 01-SEP-00
University Collage Cork Part Time Tutor in BIS01-SEP-97 / 01-SEP-99

Education

 YearInstituionQualificationSubject
2010University of Bath, UK PhDInformation Systems Security
2008University College Cork Diploma of EducationEducation
2007University Collage Cork Certificate of EducationEducation
2000University Collage Cork MScMIS
1998Ùniversity Collage Cork BSC - BIS - UCCBusiness Information Systems

Reviews

 JournalRole
Journal Of Information Systems Education Referee
Journal Of Information Technology Education Referee
International Journal Of Electronic Business Referee
Information Systems Journal Referee
International Journal Of Enterprise Information Systems Referee
Journal Of Information Technology Cases And Applications Referee
International Journal On Intelligent Agents Referee

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