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RE: Skype use obligation - Security x Productivity

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Subject: RE: Skype use obligation - Security x Productivity
From: "Pretorius, Wynand (ZA - Johannesburg)" <wpretorius@deloitte.co.za>
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:01:25 +0200
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Thread-topic: Skype use obligation - Security x Productivity
Good Morning

For the 7799 certification you need to show evidence that the business
decided on using a particular technology that falls within acceptable
levels of risk. Remember the business defines the risk levels. Risks
must be identified, mitigated, accepted or transferred with supporting
evidence.

You cannot fail a company because of their choice of technology. In fact
is not even about the technology but more the management of the risk. My
advise to you is that if the business chose skype, ensure that the
supporting processes, secure configuration standards and acceptable use
policy in place. This will show that the technology is managed and the
risks identified. Also consider a readiness audit before you go for
certification. 

Regards

Wynand Pretorius
CISSP CISA CISM ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Manager 
Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte & Touche 
Tel switchboard +27 (0)11 806 5000 
Email: wpretorius@deloitte.co.za

World Wide Web http://www.deloitte.com 

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On Behalf Of Javier O. Augusto
Sent: 17 July 2007 03:34 AM
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Subject: Re: Skype use obligation - Security x Productivity

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M.B.Jr. wrote:
> [..] What to do? Risk their efforts in obtaining ISO certification?
>  Guess we need to hear some other professionals.
>
> Thank you, any comment will be extremmely useful.
>
Greetings,

You're better off sending this question to "bs7799@securityfocus.com"
Anyway, remeber that ISO 17799 guidelines says measurements are not
mandatory...

HTH.

Jay_of_Today
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