ICT Infrastructure_TOA Uwanga
Hochschule Wismar
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
ICT Infrastructure
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Tonata Odey Ashie Uwanga
03 June 2013
CONTENTS
Abstract...................................................................................................................................... 3
Overview of Risks and Controls ................................................................................................. 3
Data Center and Network Operations ........................................................................................ 4
Information Security ................................................................................................................... 8
System Change Control and management................................................................................11
ISO Domain Areas ....................................................................................................................13
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................14
References ...............................................................................................................................15
Page 2
ABSTRACT
In recent years there has been significant and rapid change in the financial industry.
The value of Information Technology (IT), and the information, processes and knowledge that are stored and managed by these technologies is greater than ever before. Consequently with these changes and developments in business, there is an increased focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) security and safety. The paper looks at ICT security and safety within a company, the risks and threats IT is facing and General Computer Controls (GCC) and ways of managing and mitigating these risks and threats.
Keywords: Information Technology (IT), Information and Communication
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
ICT Infrastructure
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Tonata Odey Ashie Uwanga
03 June 2013
CONTENTS
Abstract...................................................................................................................................... 3
Overview of Risks and Controls ................................................................................................. 3
Data Center and Network Operations ........................................................................................ 4
Information Security ................................................................................................................... 8
System Change Control and management................................................................................11
ISO Domain Areas ....................................................................................................................13
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................14
References ...............................................................................................................................15
Page 2
ABSTRACT
In recent years there has been significant and rapid change in the financial industry.
The value of Information Technology (IT), and the information, processes and knowledge that are stored and managed by these technologies is greater than ever before. Consequently with these changes and developments in business, there is an increased focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) security and safety. The paper looks at ICT security and safety within a company, the risks and threats IT is facing and General Computer Controls (GCC) and ways of managing and mitigating these risks and threats.
Keywords: Information Technology (IT), Information and Communication