Lock up your data: computer security

Article Abstract:

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy held a conference on Computer Security and Computer Audit where the need for secure computer data was emphasized. Auditors of business organizations and government agencies discussed high tech problems of information technology. The Audit Commission's Computer Audit Support Manager Diane Skinner reviewed the results of a recent study on computer fraud. The survey indicated that computer crimes committed were fraudulent financial activities, illegal private work and computer hacking. The Computer Misuse Act coverage and sources of fraud were also evaluated.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Software, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Computer crimes, Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

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INFOlink: a prizewinning system

Article Abstract:

Cheshire County Council, UK, has become the first local authority winner of the BCS/Hay award for excellence in information technology management with its county-wide, user-friendly information and support system, INFOlink. INFOlink provides access to council information, operational systems and electronic office facilities via a personal computer. A 2 million pound sterling project that was developed with user needs in mind, the INFOlink network should have 800 users by the end of 1992. INFOlink has enabled managers to increase their personal effectiveness while improving the council's service to the public.

Technology application, County councils

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Council's IT gaps exposed

Article Abstract:

A study conducted by Coopers and Lybrand Deloitte accountants for the Foundation for Information Technology in Local Government and the Society of Information Technology Managers revealed defects in information systems (IS) and information technology (IT) management in local government. Aside from insufficient funding for IS/IT departments in local government, the role of IS/IT services was unclear. Moreover, corporate business plans and information strategies were undocumented. A succeeding study will develop IS/IT management models for local government authorities.

Evaluation, Information services, Local government, Government publicity

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