Additional Information and References

Principles for Electronic Authentication
A Canadian Framework
May 2004

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Additional Information

OECD Guidelines for the Security of Information Systems and Networks

1. Awareness

Participants should be aware of the need for security of information systems and networks and what they can do to enhance security.

2. Responsibility

All participants are responsible for the security of information systems and networks.

3. Response

Participants should act in a timely and co-operative manner to prevent, detect and respond to security incidents.

4. Ethics

Participants should respect the legitimate interests of others.

5. Democracy

The security of information systems and networks should be compatible with essential values of a democratic society.

6. Risk Assessment

Participants should conduct risk assessments.

7. Security Design and Implementation

Participants should incorporate security as an essential element of information systems and networks

8. Security Management

Participants should adopt a comprehensive approach to security management.

9. Reassessment

Participants should review and reassess the security of information systems and networks, and make appropriate modifications to security policies, practices, measures and procedures.

References for the Principles

A list of general references, as well as a list of domestic and international references and source documents specific to each Principle.