Information Security For Business

Further Advice

If you need any further help then please look at the other publications or alternatively call the DTI on:

020 7215 1202.

If you would like to know more about information security, the following publications may help:

• BS 7799: 'A Code of Practice for Information Security Management' and PD0007 'A Guide to BS 7799', available from BSI on: 020 8996 7000.
• 'Computer Assurance Guidelines for the Commercial Sector' available from DTI on: 020 7215 1206.
• 'Information Society Initiative Information Security Booklet' available from the ISI Infoline on: 0345 15 2000.
• 'Draft Policy Document' available from DTI on: 020 7215 1206

There are also specialist security companies which can provide you with help and guidance. You should always establish the credibility of the company and its consultants. Some questions you may wish to ask are:

• What experience do they have of your type of business?
• What is their track record in this field?
• Have they had recent experience of similar security tasks?
• Will the nominated staff actually carry out the assignment?
• Can they provide reference sites?

DTI's Information Security Policy Group aims to help business manage information security effectively.

The Group works with industry to raise awareness of information security issues, provide guidance on best practice and promote the development of solutions.

It also represents the information security interests of business at UK and International levels.