Abstract: Our society is so reliant on information that the loss or corruption of the country’s information infrastructure would create a situation where the national banking system, electric power grid, transportation systems, food and water supplies, communication systems, medical systems, emergency services, and most businesses could not survive.

Information encompasses a wide range of diverse pieces including: computer data, marketing strategies, tax and personnel records, military strategies, financial data, communications, and business plans. Whether it be printed or written on paper, stored electronically transmitted by post or using electronic means or even verbal- spoken in conversation. Loss of information can be devastating for our corporation’s government and our country. In general, the motivational factor for preventing loss of information is financial. The devastation of our economy.

Implementing a formal, globally accepted Information security process such as ISO 27001 addresses those policies and procedures for identifying, controlling, and protecting information from unauthorized manipulation. This protection encompasses how information is processed, distributed, stored, and destroyed. Classification and clear demarcation of information into different sensitivity levels is another necessary step in securing information.

Attendees will learn how to establish an internationally endorsed ISMS systematic process that takes a holistic approach to facilitate meeting all legal and regulatory requirements and managing sensitive information such that it remains secure. How it is a strategic business decision that can reap benefits and profits for the company.

Bio: John DiMaria, is the BSI Americas Product Manager for Business Continuity specializing in ISO 27001 and ISO 20000. John is a Certified HISP (Holistic Information Security Practitioner) and Six Sigma Black Belt. He has 24 years in the industry specializing in Information Security, Management System Analysis and Improvement, Regulatory Analysis and Compliance, Risk Assessment and Management, Failure Mode Investigation and Six Sigma strategies on both a national and international level.

Previously he served as a Managing Consultant of Information Security for LECG, LLC a global expert services firm. Spent 4 years as member of the Board of Directors for a multi-million dollar corporation in St. Louis Missouri and prior 16 years managed implementation of SPC, Regulatory Affairs, process controls, information systems and international management systems standards.