Information Assurance for the United Kingdom
John Doody, Head of Infosec Customer Services Group, UK
Management Stream - Wednesday 1 November 2000The world of Information Security has become more complex, diverse and of significant importance as the benefits of information technology are introduced into both the public and private sectors. There has never been a time when so many people have been so reliant on effective security when carrying out their daily business via IT systems. E- Commerce and Public Key Infrastructures have replaced the traditional physical method of exchanging financial, contractual and personal information. Communications architectures both national and global have transformed the way in which businesses operate.
Conversely, this explosion of technology and security requirements has introduced a number of threats, which affect systems and for which appropriate countermeasures must be developed. Confidentiality is no longer the key element of security, Authentication, Integrity and more importantly Availability are the facilities that need protecting. The world of Information Assurance is here, services, protection, policy, procedures and people all have a major place in this environment and these issues will be highlighted during this session.
