Computers and the Internet[edit]

Internet security involves the protection of a computer's internet account and files from intrusion by an outside user. Internet users today are very familiar with companies like Symantec(Norton Anti-Virus) and McAfee that provide them with internet security products to guard against computer viruses, as well as to provide secure firewalls and protection against spyware.

Organizations like the Center for Internet Security (CIS) provide enterprises with resources for measuring information security status and making rational security investment decisions.^[1] The fact that an organization like CIS exists today is proof of the importance of maintaining adequate internet security.

Another example of secure smart card technology usage is the Microsoft .NET card framework. This is a software framework that is available with several Microsoft Windows operating systems. It includes a library of coded solutions to prevent common programming problems and a virtual machine that manages the execution of programs written specifically for the framework.

What is it?

The Digital Information Security Policy establishes the digital information security requirements for the NSW public sector.

These requirements include:

• an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that takes into account a minimum set of controls
• attestation
• participation in the Digital Information Security Community of Practice
• certification (if applicable).