Skill gaps and careers in IS compliance: implications for IS degree programs in the U.S.

In this paper, we describe the research questions and methodology for a study that will investigate the opportunities and skill gaps for IS workers in the field of IS compliance. IS compliance skills include knowledge of U.S. legislation - such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Graham Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), as well as standards such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) - and the impact of such requirements on the design, development and maintenance of information systems. In this study, we will investigate the current job skills being requested by employers and the current Information Systems degree and course offerings from U.S. business schools related to IS compliance. Using a field survey of U.S. employers and business schools, we plan to investigate future skill needs in IS compliance and the ability for current IS curricula to fill those needs.