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This paper focuses on identifying the role of information security measures in reducing the risks of information security at Taif University. In order to achieve this aim, a questionnaire consisting of 52 items was designed to be distributed to the study sample of 129 employees. The study concluded that the security measures in reducing the risks of information security in the university are high. The security measures to prevent network hacking came at a high level, while security measures to prevent penetration through social engineering came at an average level. Also, malware security measures came at an average level. Information security measures helps in reducing internal, external, and natural risks to the system. The study recommended that the university administration classifies its information in a way that suits its work and maintain its data so as not to harm the system, improve the mechanisms of access control of the system, develop programs and procedures related to the administrative levels and authorities within the system, and focus on the security requirements of information, safety, and confidentiality.
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