NRL

Cranfield

MD

Since the “year-dot” human beings have exploited one another for personal gain. This could be represented by the high street mugger, the con artist or the theft of valuable data and information. Technology and the use of it is just another vehicle that can be used for the purpose of exploitation and eventual theft.

Why is it that we are constantly surprised when a thief has identified an exploit and taken advantage of it? Is it because we naively believe that organisations have the technical ability and the inclination to safeguard valuable data and information?

Here is a radical thought; let’s get back to the basics and start thinking security – of people, objects and information. If that were to happen perhaps consideration would be given to such things as transporting backup tapes, use of crypto, checking employee credentials, maintaining employee motivation and morale – some people call this process a “defence in depth.”

Locking down an organisation’s ICT is only one element in the process of security.