Samenvatting persbericht:
Hannover, 18 maart 2004
BT BESCHERMT NAVO NETWERK
De NAVO kiest ICT-dienstverlener BT voor de verbetering van de bescherming van haar computernetwerk tegen aanvallen van buitenaf. Via het zogenaamde Computer Incident Response Capability (CIRC) zorgt BT ervoor dat computeraanvallen op het Communicatie en Informatie Systeem (CIS) van de NAVO tegengehouden worden. Het beveiligingsprogramma heeft ook ten doel het risico op aanvallen te verminderen. Het CIRC zorgt ervoor dat eventuele incidenten binnen het NAVO-netwerk bijgehouden worden en relevante informatie snel binnen de organisatie verspreid wordt.
BT combineert in het CIRC haar technische en operationele deskundigheid op het gebied van veiligheidsoplossingen en praktijkervaring van algemeen erkende veiligheidsstandaarden. Specialisten van de ICT-dienstverlener gaan direct van start met het ontwerpen en invoeren van de benodigde infrastructuur binnen de NAVO. BT maakt dit vandaag bekend tijdens de CeBIT
2004 in Hannover.
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CeBIT 2004 - Hanover - Press Release
March 18, 2004
BT to protect NATO network
BT today announced the recent signature of a contract with NATO for the enhancement of the existing Computer Incident Response Capability, to better respond to any security incidents on computer networks within NATO .
The work will begin immediately, with BT security professionals designing and deploying the required infrastructure across NATO.
As part of its cyber-defence, NATO will deploy improved Computer Incident Response Capability (CIRC) to counter computer network attacks and reduce the risks to NATO's Communications and Information Systems (CIS). The CIRC will enable NATO to monitor events and incidents occurring within the NATO networks. The centralised CIRC will manage incidents, and disseminate important incident-related information rapidly and effectively.
The BT solution includes design, configuration, training, maintenance and on-site support. BT, with its high level of technical and operational skills, has created a security architecture that met NATO demands within challenging time frames. The customer's requirements were met by BT's solution, incorporating the latest security measures and using industry best practice. Throughout the project, BT drew on the expertise and standards acquired through working with global organisations such as FIRST (the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams).
Suleyman Anil, Head of NCIRC Coordination Centre at NATO Office of Security in Brussels, said: "An organisation such as ours obviously takes security issues very seriously. We have decided to work closely with BT because of its proven track record and expertise in this domain as well for its response to our needs and priorities. This new CIRC will enhance our capacity further to identify potential electronic attacks and defend the interests of the NATO Alliance in an increasingly complex IT environment."
Jean-Yves Charlier, chief of operations BT Global Services, said: "BT has been delivering various network services to NATO for many years now, and this contract is a testimony of the level of trust this demanding customer shows to us. BT has a strong reputation in the domain of IT and network security, and we are proud to put our experience at the service of this project."
BT is a long-standing member of the global Forum of Incident response and Security Teams (FIRST), held the Programme Chair in 2003 and is a member of the FIRST Steering Committee this year. BT continues to work within other industry bodies, such as TF-CSIRT, the alliance of Computer Security Incident Response Teams across Europe, the Information Assurance Advisory Council, (IAAC), the Directors' Information Assurance Network (DIAN) and the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). BT possesses one of the largest cross section of skills and expertise in networks, computer systems, telephony and security. It is the combination of these skills, along with over 25 years of experience, which sets BT apart from many of its competitors today. It is because of these skills that BT is one of the most sought after security suppliers in the industry at this time.
About NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is an alliance of 19 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on 4 April 1949. In accordance with the Treaty, the fundamental role of NATO is to safeguard the freedom and security of its member countries by political and military means. During the last fifteen years, NATO has also played an increasingly important role in crisis management and peacekeeping.
About BT Global Services
BT Global Services is BT's business services and solutions division, serving customers worldwide. As an information and communications technology service provider, BT provides integrated data and value-added services to meet the needs of multi-site organisations with European operations.
Extensive global service capabilities and strong strategic partnerships also enable BT to serve customers in all key commercial centres of Europe, North America and Asia.
The BT Global Services portfolio ranges from desktop and network equipment and software, transport and connectivity, IP-based e-business solutions, managed network services and systems integration to consultancy for complex global requirements.
With 18 years of experience in global account management, BT has over 8,000 people based outside the UK, serving our target customers around the world.