Sensible ICT Security
What is a Warning, Advice and Reporting Point?
A WARP is a community based service where members can receive and share up-to-date advice on information security threats, incidents and solutions.
WARPs can assist in identifying victims of e-crime, anonymising the detail of the crime and sharing this with other vulnerable people / groups. In addition a WARP can act as a resource via which victims or those at risk of e-crime can seek advice and support.
Why is a WARP needed?
- There is a huge daily volume of security information generated to help protect IT systems. Keeping on top of this information is time consuming and often a luxury some cannot afford.
- Community members often lack the opportunity to share best practice and advice despite common needs.
- Lack of trust inhibits the sharing of sensitive information about problems with attacks on their IT systems.
- Solutions to some of these problems exist but can be costly.
Why are WARPs effective?
- WARPs deliver customised early warnings.
- WARP members exchange advice and best practice within the community.
- A WARP provides a trusted environment for sharing incident reports.
- WARPs provide the above cost-effectively.
How do WARPs fit in with the NeCPC ?
The NeCPC WARP Network was set up to provide a service to members of a community. It is run by a WARP operator who understands the information security needs of its members. The operator:
- filters relevant information and deliver it to the community;
- facilitates the sharing of advice and best practice within the members of that community. This helps build trust within the community thereby encouraging members to report incidents to each other;
- anonymises these reports and shares them with other WARPs across the UK
How Can You Join a WARP in the NeCPC WARP Network?
A BS7799 / ISO 27001 Qualified Security expert will be on hand to explain more about security threats and how a WARP can help your specific organisation.
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