The Scottish Information Assurance Forum (SIAF) is committed to improving information security across organisations within Scotland. The forum consists of members from both the public and private sectors who are dedicated in improving awareness and developing best practice.
SIAF members address current security issues through exchanging information and collaborative working. Its members raise awareness of - and the opportunity for -cooperation on security issues within their own organisations and the IS community as a whole.
"A very productive environment, where all ideas and experience are shared for the good of all."
Neil Johnson, IS Manager - Infrastructure, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
SIAF enables IS professionals to work with the suppliers of the security industry with the objective of improving the efficiency of product design, development and training.
"An excellent opportunity to network with peers from outside the usual financial services sphere..."
Gordon Mackie, IT Service Continuity Manager, Tesco Bank
If you are interested in becoming a member, then please visit the membership pages of the website to view the benefits and pricing. Alternatively, email contactus@siaf.co.uk for further information.
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Important and Urgent Information
Issued by the Scottish Business Crime Centre 10/8/11
Strathclyde Police: Advice to Business - Recent Violence and Disorder
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Strathclyde Police: Information and Advice to the Business Community
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Security Incident Reporting Survey: Call to Action
Mike Humphrey MSc. M.Inst.ISP is an associate member of SIAF. Mike is currrently carry out a PhD at Cranfield University. The aim of this research is to identify the reasons why people, departments or organisations find the reporting of security incidents a challenge. What are the barriers? Are they people specific, organisational or a mixture of both. The SIAF chairman would like to invite members of SIAF to complete the survey and return to Mike Humphrey. If you would like to take part, please download the survey by... clicking here.