The problem goes beyond traditional notions of network security, to include the idea of using knowledge resources to ensure access to critical resources. The Security Systems Group provides engineering services and solutions that assure application and data availability in a cost-effective yet secure and dynamic manner. The team applies an optimized strategy that balances security, performance, and functionality with cost to implement and maintain. The need for secure, global access to information systems has created tremendous demands for security solutions in both the private and government sectors. Keeping organizational assets, including commercial web sites, and Internet-based transactions secure from hackers, saboteurs, thieves, and other criminals is critical to effective eCommerce and military operations.
Information assurance goes beyond simply protecting information.
It is relatively easy to protect information if it does not need to be accessible.