Security and Information Assurance Division

The Security and Information Assurance Division (SIAD) is responsible for the management of all aspects of WIPO's information security, physical security and safety. It ensures that appropriate policies and standards are in place and effective measures and controls are established to continually assess and effectively manage security risks to the Organization.

Our activities include:

• Development and implementation of WIPO’s Information Security, and Safety and Security Risk Management strategies.
• Providing assurance in the role of the second line of defense through defining security policies, controls and architectures; security risk and compliance assessments; training and awareness; expert advice; and continuous monitoring, in support and enablement of WIPO’s goals and objectives.
• Provision of professional safety and security services globally for WIPO’s staff, its delegates and visitors and ensuring the protection of WIPO's facilities and assets.