IT Security Governance Healthcheck

The unique and highly sensitive nature of the data possessed by local councils demands exemplary management, complete adherence to best practice and total transparency.

Plan-Net have developed a Security Review tailored to the specific requirements and demands of this unique environment. The review provides a thorough audit of process, procedure, documentation, technical measures, organisational structuring and staff awareness - leaving you with a blueprint for the successful defence of your most critical and sensitive data.

Legal Compliance

The introduction of the Data Protection Act has impacted on all organisations processing personal data, and none more so than councils and governmental organisations. Along with offering a roadmap to better and more cost-effective security measures, the Plan-Net Security Review can be used to exhibit compliance to a variety of legislations and standards including the Data Protection Act, the Computer Misuse Act, the Freedom of Information Act, Sarbanes-Oxley and ISO 27001. With the risks of non-compliance often proving not only costly but also seriously damaging to the reputation of an organisation that holds such personal and sensitive information, the Review is a valuable tool when it comes to recognising areas that might leave your business culpable in the eyes of the medai, your constituency and even the law.

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Cost Efficiency 

The Review can also be used to make massive improvements to cost efficiency within your organisation. Security that is not aligned to business aims is not only an unnecessary cost, but can also reduce productivity within your workforce. For example multiple authentication methods, or restrictive, irrelevant procedure can potentially cost millions of pounds in lost time. The Security Review is a comprehensive method of identifying areas which can be streamlined to improve speed and cost-efficiency.

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CoCo Compliance

The GCSX Code of Connection (CoCo) is a list of security controls with which all Local Authorities must be compliant before their GCSX circuit can be activated. This applies to Local Authorities who are taking a direct connection, or who are connecting via an aggregated gateway.

Click here to find out more about compliance or how to qualify for exemption.