Information Assurance

There is little information that exists that will not at one time or another be stored or transmitted electronically. Information on paper as soon as it is faxed or input into a computer enters the electronic world. From here the information can be changed, deleted or broadcast to the world.

What is Information Assurance?

Information Assurance (IA) is the practice of managing information-related risks. More specifically, IA practitioners seek to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and their delivery systems. These goals are relevant whether the data are in storage, processing, or transit, and whether threatened by malice or accident. In other words, IA is the process of ensuring that the right people get the right information at the right time.

How can GNS help you achieve Reasonable Assurance?

GNS can help you achieve reasonable assurance that your electronic information is adequately protected from unauthorised change or dissemination and ensure the information is always available only to the right users. This can only be achieved through the use of appropriate security products and procedures.

GNS can help you achieve ‘The Five Key Principles’

There are five key principles which are essential for handling electronic data transactions. GNS works closely with owners of electronic information to determine the best products and procedures to achieve these five key principles listed below:

• Confidentiality – keeping information private
• Integrity – ensuring information has not been tampered with
• Authentication – confirming the identity of the individual who should have access to such information
• Non-repudiation – the individual who undertook the transaction cannot subsequently deny it
• Availability – ensuring information is available when and as required