FE information security toolkit


About this toolkit

Type
Toolkit and risk register
Subject areas
Information security
Technology Platform
MS Excel 2007 for proof of concept, web based from 2012
Conditions of use
Not yet available
Access
Not yet available
Date of original release
2012
Date of last known update
N/A
Current status
In development

Summary of stated purpose

 

The aim of the toolkit is to enable Further Education institutions (FEIs) to calculate their exposure to risk in areas of information security and to offer formulae for risk reduction.

 

Completion of a risk register that identifies 10 business risks and enables institutions to identify areas and levels of risk in areas such as information security policy, physical access control, illegal software and viruses etc. In addition self-assessment is invited in areas of security responsibility, IT risk management, equipment security, asset management, access to secure areas, user access, data validation and business continuity. An overall risk rating is provided on completion.

 

Output types

 

Quantitative and qualitative

 

Supporting evidence

 

This tool was developed by the Regional Support Centres for use in FE institutions. It was piloted at a number of these institutions and now awaits final development and uploading.

 

URL N/A

 

CONTACT Noel McDaid, RSC Northern Ireland