190308 Au Cttee Paper6 AAITrisk

This document contains an overview of IT risks for the Cairngorms National Park Authority, as identified in their Risk Register. Four main risks were highlighted: insufficient ICT support for increasing IT dependency, inadequate cybersecurity, insufficiently robust IT services, and insufficient funding and IT systems to support large projects. The Authority is working to mitigate these risks through a new IT strategy (SASI) focusing on a stable, accessible, secure, and innovative ICT platform. This includes improved collaboration with Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority's IT department, investment in new systems, and adopting best practices for cybersecurity, including achieving Cyber Essentials Security PLUS certification. The document also discusses the increasing challenges and risks associated with cloud-based software and the need for careful management of IT budgets in this evolving environment.