Governments employ information technology to conduct operations and to interface with citizens. Operations must be conducted securely and with an assurance that information is accurate and protected from unauthorized disclosure. Governments must also ensure the safety and security of its citizens and information technology can aid in this arena. The Information Security minitrack examines the security of information technology used by governments and critical infrastructures and explores ways that IT can enhance the ability of governments to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Systems for governments to respond to security events
• Protection of Critical Infrastructures
• Information Assurance
• Security Related Information Sharing
• Information Warfare
• Incident Response
• Privacy and Freedom of Information
• Government Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• Case Reports Related to Security Experiences Within Government