WELCOME TO Aston Information Security

Dependence on information systems and services means organizations are more vulnerable to security threats.

Information Security is not just about IT security. It is about protecting corporate held data no matter what format it is in.

Information is an important asset to a business. This asset may not be recorded on a balance sheet but it is at risk from being stolen, damaged, destroyed being copied.

In addition, there is now legislation in force to ensure information security remains on the board agenda and the directors can be held responsible for breaches.

The foundations of Information Security are to protect the:-
a) confidentiality: information is accessible only to those authorized to have access;
b) integrity: ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information and processing
methods;
c) availability: ensuring that authorized users have access to information assets when required.

The purpose of information security is to put measures in place which eliminate or reduce significant threats to an acceptable level.

Possible consequences of Breaches in Security are:-
  Financial Loss

  Loss of Competitive advantage

  Embarrassment

  Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  Loss of Privacy

Security costs too much, until it is too late to address.

Information assets are commonly not included on a balance sheet, but once theses assets are valued the realisation sets in.