Agenda item

Report of the Chamberlain.

The Committee considered a report of the Chamberlain which provided details of the current risks in relation to Cyber Security which faced the Corporation.

The Chamberlain explained that his Department would also meet with Graeme Smith CC, who was a Cyber Security expert, to ensure that the steps taken by the Corporation were appropriate.

In response to a question from a Member, the Chamberlain confirmed that the IT Department did conduct IT health checks, which included penetration checks. He explained that the security of the Corporation’s IT systems had been improved by the incorporation of the City of London Police in the same system, as the Corporation now benefitted from the higher standards which were required by the Police.

Members noted that there had recently been notification from Apple of the opportunity to update to iOS 9, which had been followed by an email from the IT Department for Members to not update until the security of the iOS update had been confirmed. However, this email had only come after some Members had updated. Members requested that in future such notifications were given prior to the update becoming available. The Chamberlain assured Members that this would happen in future. The Chamberlain also stated that options for Member briefings and Member training regarding information security would be explored.

RESOLVED – That the Committee notes the report.