Segurança da informação no âmbito da administração pública municipal: um estudo na Prefeitura Municipal de Mataraca

Abstract

Information security is essential for protecting informational assets against unauthorized access, loss, or theft. It is of significant importance that organizations establish policies to guide security control measures. In the context of municipal public administration, implementing an information security policy becomes crucial due to the significant volume of data and information circulating daily across different sectors. This article presents a case study aimed at identifying the security elements used to ensure the protection of information assets at the City Hall of Mataraca. To achieve this goal, an exploratory and descriptive research approach using qualitative methods was used. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews with six employees directly involved in information systems from various sectors of the City Hall. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis technique to define categories. The results revealed that there is no established information security policy at the City Hall of Mataraca, and security actions are solely taken by employees. This scenario3 highlights the need to establish an information security policy in municipal public administration.