Information Security Health Check

Organization’s dependency on information systems and the related resources has led to an increased vulnerability to computer crime and abuse. It is therefore of the utmost importance that senior management are aware of the importance of information security because they are ultimately accountable for the organization’s success. Unfortunately, no effective, easy to use tool is available to diagnose an organization’s current information security situation. This paper will therefore aim to propose the “Information Security Health Check” as an effective, easy to use tool to get senior management’s commitment and to determine the current status of information security, considering the importance of their specific security concerns.