The South African Government has established a Cyber Response Committee (CRC) to combat the cyber threats faced by state departments and institutions.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, November 14, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South African Government has established a Cyber Response Committee (CRC) to combat the cyber threats faced by state departments and institutions. Minister of Police Nkosinathi Nhleko said that the committee has already submitted several policies to strengthen the government's response to cyber crime, including a proposal for a cyber security policy in South Africa.

Alan Calder, founder and executive chairman of IT Governance, says, “The establishment of the CRC shows that the government recognises that cyber crime is a real issue in South Africa and local organisations must do the same. The international cyber threat landscape is increasing in complexity and severity on a daily basis, and high-profile data breaches are costing companies millions in damages and penalties. The threat of a data security incident – and its associated costs – is something all organisations will want to avoid.”

ISO27001 is the only standard to approach information security as an enterprise-wide concern. Addressing people and processes, as well as technological measures, ISO27001 provides all organisations, regardless of their size, sector or location, with a best-practice approach to securing their information assets. Accredited certification to the Standard is accepted globally as an indication of good cyber security.

To help South African organisations implement ISO27001, IT Governance is offering the international information security community the special opportunity to spend half a day with globally recognised ISO27001 experts by attending an online workshop on 27 November 2014.

Cyber security fundamentals: an introduction to ISO27001 will be led by internationally renowned ISO27001 authorities Alan Calder and Steve Watkins, and will provide you with an understanding of the evolving cyber threat landscape and what you can do to counter the risks you face. This exclusive, practically-focused online workshop is aimed at senior-level information security professionals, CSOs and CIOs from any industry or sector, who are interested in obtaining more information about embarking on ISO27001 for the first time. Registration closes on November 17.

Find out more: www.itgovernancesa.co.za/t-cyber-security-fundamentals-workshop.aspx.

Organisations can call IT Governance on +27 (0) 57 550 2768 or email servicecentre@itgovernancesa.co.za for more information on how IT Governance can help protect their information security.

Melanie Watson
IT Governance Ltd
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