From Protection to Prosperity: How Information Security Management Drives Sustainability in Manufacturing Companies in Rivers State
Information security management plays a critical role in enhancing organizational efficiency, reducing operational costs, and enabling effective communication with stakeholders. Its primary objectives include safeguarding information from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction, while promoting reuse and continuous development. This study investigates the relationship between information security management, specifically internal document management and the sustainability of manufacturing firms in Rivers State, Nigeria. Sustainability was measured through indicators of growth and profitability. A total of 78 managerial staff from 26 manufacturing firms participated in the study, with data collected via structured questionnaires. The study addressed two research questions and tested two hypotheses using Pearson’s product moment correlation, analyzed through SPSS version 23.0. Findings revealed a statistically significant and positive relationship between internal document management and sustainability. The study concludes that effective internal document management enhances the long-term sustainability of manufacturing firms by promoting operational resilience and adaptability. It recommends that firms transition from fragmented or manual documentation processes to integrated systems utilizing digital archiving, document management software, and cloud-based platforms to improve security, accessibility, and organizational performance.
Keywords: Information security, Management, Sustainability, Manufacturing firms, Growth, Profitability
