Maintaining a Secure IT Infrastructure
A mature IT infrastructure is integral to our operational effectiveness. Our key initiatives included:

• Upgrading operating systems software and IT systems, including those in our overseas offices in London and New York, to enhance performance and reliability.
• Deploying improved secure email and hard disk encryption software to staff.
• Prudent and proactive security reviews of all IT systems, and constantly evaluating new measures to counter potential threats to our IT environment.
• Raising staff awareness of our IT policies and standards through the IT Security Awareness Programme conducted in July 2004.