Technology changes very rapidly and needs are constantly shifting. While balancing the costs associated with reliability, efficiency and availability of technology, IT function of WSSP shall be provided with the most useful solutions available. Objectives of WSSP IT function are:

• To develop and implement support strategies and methodologies of effective use of information technology, with efficiently managed WSSP resources.
• To update and implement policies and procedures necessary to ensure effective, secure, and appropriate use of the information resources and services.
• To efficiently manage IT procurement, and coordinate all requests to integrate new technologies, acquire new hardware or software, and replace obsolete equipment or services to meet an ever-changing environment.
• To maintain reliable technological infrastructures, and provide continuous improvement and technical support to all departments of WSSP.
• To plan, organize and provide training that will enhance staff’s IT knowledge and skills that are increasingly fundamental for employees.

Information Technology policies and standards are needed for efficient IT Management and to provide both access and reasonable security at an acceptable cost. The use of modern Information Technology entails both benefit and risk. These policies are designed to reduce those risks to an acceptable level and to maximize the benefits to all users and to ensure the following for all its members:

• Integrity – IT Security will ensure that all electronic information and transactions are free of errors and irregularities of any kind.
• Availability – IT Security will ensure that all information resources and data are available and protected from disruptions.
• Confidentiality – IT Security will ensure that all information resources are protected from unauthorized use or accidental disclosures, errors, fraud, sabotage, privacy infringement, and other actions that may cause harm.