Taxonomy of technological risks of open source software in the enterprise adoption context. (9th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Silic, Mario; Back, Andrea; Silic, Dario
• Is Part Of: Information and computer security. Volume 23:Number 5(2015)
• Page Start: 570
• Page End: 583
• Publication Date: 2015-11-09
• Subjects: Organizational decision making -- Risk; Computer security -- Management -- Periodicals; Computer networks -- Security measures -- Periodicals; Data protection -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.47
• DOI: 10.1108/ICS-08-2014-0056
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-4961

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to identify the technological risks in the context of open source software (OSS) and suggest an integrative OSS risk taxonomy. Design/methodology/approach: – The authors conducted an extensive literature review followed by expert interviews and applied the method for taxonomy development. Findings: – This research has identified an integrative OSS risk taxonomy composed of 8 categories with 51 risk items. Originality/value: – This taxonomy is a very useful tool for practitioners during the decision-making process when evaluating, assessing and calculating risks related to OSS adoption. Moreover, researchers can use it as a starting point for future studies to better understand the OSS phenomenon.