National infrastructure depends on Standards
Stephen Munden considers the unique role that standards and assurance can play in securing CNI and other valuable assets
In the context of security management, standards can identify critical components of the security management system, performance criteria and their relationship with other components. In other words, form, function and fit can be described within an integrated and multi-layered environment, such as security, by using standards.
In fact, whether it is realised or not, all successful businesses are underpinned by a network of connected standards, which can define anything from the organisation’s brand, technology and values. It . . .