Information Security - Area Needing Attention for Managing Competitiveness

Abstract

In the age of Information Revolution, the management of information and its security is the key concern for all organisations and nations. For sharing of information among the intended users, the systems have to be networked. With this networking the risk of unauthorized use and attacks have taken major attention of Managers. Networks and Information are subject to various types of attacks and various products are available in the market for securing the systems. But it needs the thorough understanding of the various issues involved and proper implementation. This paper is being prepared to help the managers in understanding the various issues involved in securing the information.