Nanoteq, JSE-listed Comparex Holdings managed security solutions subsidiary, has partnered with Nigerian IT firm, Resourcery Limited to develop an information security policy and project plan for the Central Bank of Nigeria as the institution replaces its manual processes with computers and networks.
Nanoteq and Resourcery have completed the first two phases of the project, which involved formalising and documenting a security policy as well as developing an information security architecture and scoping the infrastructure and products the Central Bank will need. The two companies also developed a proof of concept for the information security architecture to ensure that it meets the Central Bank`s needs.
Says Rian Olivier, pre-sales manager at Nanoteq: "Nigeria`s Central Bank has, up until now, made use of paper-based processes and systems. It is now in the throes of linking all of its offices on a network and introducing Internet-based services including e-commerce using the latest technologies on the market.
"Because of the sensitivity and national importance of the Central Bank`s activities, it has put security right at the top of its list of priorities. To ensure that it lives up to best practice in the security environment, the Bank started off by looking at governance and policy issues. With the help of Resourcery and Nanoteq, it has embedded best practice in its security procedures from the outset."
Resourcery turned to Nanoteq for its specialised skills in areas such as perimeter security, operating system security and information security architecture. Nanoteq worked closely with staff and project managers from the Central Bank as well as several local and multinational companies involved in the project.
"Contrary to popular belief in SA, Nigeria has good access to top-class IT skills. Resourcery`s decision to partner with Nanoteq is a strong endorsement of Nanoteq`s capabilities," says Olivier.
In the next phase of the project, which is due to begin shortly, the Central Bank will begin rolling out its security infrastructure.
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Nanoteq has evolved from a developer of high-level cryptographic products for the most complex military and financial applications to become a global provider of integrated security systems.
Nanoteq provides optimal defence against security risks and electronic crimes in three main areas of business: Government networks and applications, traditional IT security solutions and securing e-business environments.
It does this by delivering strong security solutions that effectively protect any data, voice and video information, secure financial transactions and provide cast-iron security for Internet banking.
Nanoteq is strongly differentiated in the international market through its ability to design and implement complex end-to-end security solutions, its pool of highly skilled people and its rigorously disciplined approach to project management.
Its products and services have been branded into a blueprint concept called KeySecure, which has three focus areas: a Security Health Check, Interactive Solution Engineering and Knowledge Sharing.
The company`s consultancy offering encompasses security architectures and frameworks, security policy review, risk assessment, penetration testing, security awareness programmes and security training and education.
Nanoteq has formed alliances with internationally recognised leaders in the ICT security field including Nokia, Checkpoint, RSA, ISS, Trend and other specialist security providers.
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Comparex group of companies, Nanoteq serves a network of local and global clients from its headquarters in Centurion, near Pretoria.
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