Proactive or Reactive Security - What is the Difference?
Paul Stimpson, IT Security Manager, ABN AMRO, UKCase Studies - Wednesday 1 November 2000
One objective of information security is to be pro-active in addressing issues. However, the fact that you are addressing issues means that you are, in reality, reacting to situations. True pro-active security can, however, be implemented if appropriate strategies and structures are developed.
