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Executive Roles In Strengthening Internet Security Practices

Internet security issues need to be addressed in boardrooms and executive suites, not just data centers and network storage closets. That's the message one industry organization is trying to convey by targeting the upper echelon of management with a guide on how to ward off potential threats.. . .. Internet security issues need to be addressed in boardrooms and executive suites, not just data centers and network storage closets. That's the message one industry organization is trying to convey by targeting the upper echelon of management with a guide on how to ward off potential threats. The guide, to be released today by the Internet Security Alliance, recommends that executives adopt 10 key practices in order to protect their organizations' vulnerable networks and content. The Arlington-based alliance is the joint effort of Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute, the institute's CERT Coordination Center and the Electronics Industries Alliance. "We've been dealing over the years with a lot of security incidents, and typically we get the reports from the technical people, not the executives. Often they feel they are not getting the support that they need from the management," said Richard D. Pethia, director of CERT, formerly known as the Computer Emergency Response Team. "There has been an attitude across government and management that this is a technical issue and technicians should be able to deal with it." The link for this article located at Washington Post is no longer available. . To enhance internet security, executives must adopt a comprehensive approach, instilling security awareness, fostering collaboration, and ensuring clear reporting channels. Internet Security Practices, Executive Management, Network Protection Strategies, Security Recommendations, Threat Mitigation. . Anthony Pell

Jul 25, 2002 • Anthony Pell Government