Secure public administration networks
IT security for authorities is more than just a matter of confidence. A wide range of processes and tasks in administration these days are supported by IT, based on information technology that functions and secure information infrastructures. The growing threat to such infrastructures from cyber crime means that guaranteeing security in cyber space and protecting critical information infrastructures have become vitally important tasks. The Federal Republic has responded to this in part with a cyber security strategy, which includes setting up a Cyber Defence Centre and Security Council.
INFOSEC is ideal to be entrusted with these special requirements, plus the specific public administration processes and systems for communities and Federal and national authorities. Among other things, INFOSEC has acted as a service provider, guiding and advising the Data Security Competence Forum initiating and numerous Federal Government e-Government projects. The IT security partnership, in operation with the Federal Government, is an expression of the special trust placed in our specialists’ expertise.
INFOSEC provides authorities with tailor-made solutions and comprehensive experience
INFOSEC e-Government solutions are noted for the use of open standards and interfaces, making them flexible and, at the same time, highly compatible. Besides adequate security, this is the best prerequisite for securely yet comprehensively exploiting the benefits and opportunities of networked administration.
Our range of services and solutions for authorities includes:
- Development of IT security management systems for creating and maintaining the required level of security
- Sensitisation and awareness campaigns
- Development of IT security concepts in accordance with ISO 27001 on basic IT protection principles (BSI-Standards 100-1 to 100-3) and contingency planning in accordance with BSI standard 100-4
- Solutions for guarding against cyber crime (safe surfer)
- Achieving an appropriate level of protection for particularly sensitive data (SINA) including secure workflow (SWF)
- Planning and delivering security infrastructures such as the Virtual Mail Room, electronic signatures or complex trust centres in accordance with the Digital Signature
