NetSPI Helps City of St. Paul Protect Critical Infrastructure for RNC
Information Security Consulting Firm Assessed Risks, Advised on
Protective Measures in Advance of Republican National Convention
MINNEAPOLIS (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) October 7, 2008 --
NetSPI, a company specializing in information security
assessments and the development of information security
programs, was tapped by the City of St. Paul to evaluate risks to
critical infrastructure and advise on the city’s
preparedness for the Republican National Convention (RNC).
First, NetSPI advised the city on what should be tested. Then the
company performed readiness assessments on such elements of critical
infrastructure as the city’s water supply and
the Police Department’s computer-aided
dispatch system. The company also conducted vulnerability assessments
and penetration testing on other networks at public facilities such as
libraries and recreation centers, using a variety of electronic and
physical techniques, as well as social engineering. As a result, NetSPI
was able to advise the city on a number of protective measures. Details
on these measures have not been made public for security reasons.
Andrea Casselton, IT Director for the City of St. Paul, said that “Preparing
for the RNC was a large, multi-faceted undertaking, and NetSPI provided
valuable help with its assessments and recommendations.”
Deke George, CEO of NetSPI, noted that “We are
proud to have been selected by St. Paul for these important projects,
and to have contributed to the enormous effort that went into preparing
for this event.”
NetSPI, a privately held Minneapolis-based information security company,
was founded in 2001. It focuses on several
industries: finance, healthcare, retail, energy and education. The
company’s services include risk
management, compliance
with various federal laws and industry standards, internal and external security
assessments, and the development of security
programs. Besides the City of St. Paul, clients include large banks
and retailers, hospitals, colleges and universities, and energy
companies. More information is available at http://www.netspi.com.
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