The first UK fruit of an alliance of three major
international IT security organisations formed earlier this year
will be a "security day" in London on 10 May.
The US-based groups represent three areas of IT security. The
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) covers IT security
professionals, the Information Systems Audit and Control
Association (Isaca) rep- resents IT auditors, and Asis
International has its roots in physical security.
The first UK joint meeting of the organisations on 10 May will
cover e-crime, BS7799 and ISO 17799 standards, e-government
security and e-governance. The international boards of the three
organisations took the first steps towards forming their alliance
last February, spurred by the increase in and growing complexity of
risks to business from hacking, viruses and other IT-related
threats.
The alliance aims to:
- Develop risk models that better qualify and quantify
enterprise-wide security risks and the potential impact on
business
- Raise management awareness of existing and emerging risks
- Promote a common security management voice to legislators and
government agencies
- Work together to define the qualification, certification and
training requirements for security roles, including chief
information security officer.
Informal talks between the UK boards of the organisations have
already started, said Louis Gamon, regional director of ISSA EMEA.
He added that formal talks to move the alliance forward through
joint events and information sharing will be held on 1 June.
More information from
www.issa-uk.org
Asis International
Asis, which has its roots in the physical security field, has
more than 33,000 members worldwide. It advocates the role and value
of the security management profession to business, the media,
government and the public.
www.asisonline.org
Isaca
With more than 35,000 members, mainly IT auditors, in nearly 100
countries, the Information Systems Audit and Control Association
focuses on information governance, security and assurance.
Founded in 1969, Isaca develops international information
systems auditing and control standards, and administers the CISA
(certified information systems auditor) and CISM (certified
information security manager) qualifications.
www.isaca.org
ISSA
The Information Systems Security Association has more than
13,000 members in nearly 100 chapters around the world. It provides
educational forums, executive forums, information resources and
peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill
and professional growth of its members. It works closely with
spin-off accreditation body (ISC)2, which oversees the CISSP
(certified information systems security professional)
qualification.
www.issa.org