ABSTRACT

The security infrastructure must build internal awareness and strive to change the behavior of users. The security programs should involve all aspects of the organization. The management support and organization buy–in are key to the success of any security infrastructure. The technology might be great, but if have not defined the specific business purpose it has in organization, might be wasting money. One method of training employees in security awareness is a presentation at new–hire orientation. The business executives and managers want to see a benefit, or a return on investment. The vendor Check Point is making great strides on the management front with its Next Generation Management Infrastructure. The target for this threat is any organization, government or private, that is perceived as making a significant contribution to the well–being of society. Public safety, medical care, power, water, transportation, finance, and communications organizations are all potential targets.