Information Security Paramount to business success

However, IT Security Software tends to stop with firewalls or anti virus software. When applied to the equally important issue of Information Security these measures fall short of providing adequate protection. ELERT-BS7799, taking place at the Fairmont Hotel, Dubai, 22 September 2002, underlines the importance of information as an asset and the safeguard of it.

Paramount Computer Systems, the regions first BS7799 certified IT security company, IT Management Consultant, Krishna Iyer, said "Information Security Protects information to ensure business continuity, minimise business damage and maximize return on investment and opportunities". "In today's world of cyber-terorism and information espionage, Information Security is paramount importance to all organizations"

With over 15 years of experience in the IT arena, Iyer has worked with major multinationals in a wide range of trade sectors designing, developing and implementing software solutions for financial accounting, payroll, material management, cost and projects control.

Iyer, who will be addressing delegates at the conference, went on to say, "Based on the best practices and guidelines given by BS7799, Information Security is achieved by implementing controls, policies, procedures, structures and software functions. In order to create objectivity, companies should consider that Information Security should be kept as a separate activity from IT as auditing is in the finance world".

Commenting on the importance of ELERT-BS7799, Iyer commented "It can't be emphasized enough that Information Security and the training of those who are in it is paramount to the success of business's in today's changing world. By offering a business-led approach to the subject, events such as ELERT-BS7799 provides a forum from which companies can implement information security principles".