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Are your firm’s electronic communication tools secure?
Commission launches information technology risk preparedness survey
The European Commission has launched a survey to gauge the ability of European
firms to handle security threats, such as those posed by viruses, spyware,
hackers and crackers to the security of their electronic communications tools
and networks.
This survey is part of the Commission’s eEurope 2005 Action Plan to
develop a dynamic environment for e-business through widespread availability of
broadband access at competitive prices and a secure information infrastructure
(see also
/information_society/eeurope/2005/all_about/trust/index_en.htm
It is being conducted on the Commission’s behalf by experts in the field of
computer networks, information security, risk management and business
continuity, in co-operation with their colleagues in several European Union
Member States. Besides the survey, these experts are organizing round table
discussions on the measures that companies ought to be taking to manage their
risks.
The survey and the round tables offer businesses the opportunity to express
their opinion about this business critical subject, and to shape future European
policies. Their recommendations will be put to European Commission as an input
to policy-making.
Participation
By taking 30 minutes of their time to fill the detailed questionnaire (80
questions), firms participating in the survey can produce a preliminary ‘self
assessment’ which will be helpful in raising corporate awareness of information
and communication technology (ICT) risks. All participating firms will receive
an information folder on a CD with detailed material about risk prevention and
awareness. This folder contains a list of potential weaknesses in the ICT
infrastructure and relevant measures, supplemented by examples, case studies,
relevant articles, reports and studies.
Results
When the survey is complete, the results and associated recommendations will be
published on the website of the new European Network and Information Security
Agency:
http://www.enisa.europa.eu
Participants can also obtain more information about the survey and possible
participation via e-mail from
risk-preparedness@unisys.com and via the study website:
http://www.unisys.be/services/security/risk__preparedness/index.htm
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