The Jericho Forum has just released it’s Self-Assessment Scheme (SAS) which will help both vendors and customers check the effectiveness of an IT security product – and that it will be properly installed and deployed.
The way this is done is relatively simple – with eleven thought provoking questions based on the downloadable template which will help match requirements to product (or service) offered. The template describes best practice as well as what is acceptable.
The Jericho Forum, part of The Open Group, is made up of experts from all areas, customers, vendors and independent consultants all working together. It has led the way in creating a practical approach to securing the new ways in which business is done, with the de-perimiterization of business models being the focal point back in 2004. Cloud computing has been the focus of the group for the past 18+ months and the SAS template is the latest deliverable. Take a look – it doesn’t take long to read, and it will give you some thoughts on what you should be asking in this new cloudy world.
Guy Bunker
