LONDON, June 26 /PRNewswire/ --     The London meeting on June 19 has received first-rate responses on joint
efforts both in awareness and information value. A brand new AR video
campaign has been launched simultaneously, with safety reminders for all end
users.

Top speakers met in London last week to tackle a list of security issues
and challenges which affect both private and public sectors and discuss ways
to raise information security awareness among members of user groups
concerned. Leaks of sensitive information have recently affected businesses,
leading to significant data loss. Bringing user groups up to speed by
employing appropriate instruments and methods is a matter of priority of
private and public sector organisations alike. How do we control information
that enters and leaves an organisation? By applying sharp in-house policies
and managing data controls while ensuring that staff and stakeholders are up
to date on prevailing risks.

Awareness of the risks and safeguards available is the first line of
protection on the long road towards security. The speakers discussed data
security as a key organisational risk that affects us all, irrespective of
our line of business. Never before has the balancing act between cost and
benefit in information security been more critical. There were presentations
of innovative methodologies, good practices and case studies to sensitize
employees to information security risks and remind them of the basic golden
rules. The newly released video clips of ENISA on awareness-raising have been
officially launched with a view to spearheading raising information security
awareness across Europe. ENISA's set of downloadable video clips are a great
tool for promoting information security awareness. Here are some comments on
the event and videos:

"A very helpful joint effort both that addresses real world problems in
theory and practice. ENISA's video clips are a valuable benefit for every
security awareness program." Prof. Howard A. Schmidt, CISSP, CISM (Hon),
President & CEO, Information Security Forum Ltd

"I found ENISA's London event was interesting and informative, both as a
speaker and as an audience member." Bruce Schneier, Chief Security Technology
Officer, BT

"A very valuable opportunity to share experience with other leading
organisations - both helpful and enjoyable." Chris Potter,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

The ENISA video clips as well as the recently released posters are
available to download on the links hereunder.

Background

    Download the AR videos here:

    http://www.enisa.europa.eu/pages/ar_videos.htm


    ENISA's Awareness Raising posters:

    http://www.enisa.europa.eu/pages/ar_posters.htm



For further details, please contact:
    
    Isabella Santa, Awareness Raising Senior Expert, ENISA,
    awareness@enisa.europa.eu
    
    Sarah Capogrossi, Press and Communications Assistant, ENISA, 
    press@enisa.europa.eu, +30-6948-460-124