This part of ISO 11442 covers security aspects involved in the handling of computer-aided design (CAD) information. Such computer security is divided into four areas:
a) security with regard to installation and operation;
b) system security;
c) security with regard to document contents;
d) security with regard to communication.
Areas a) and b) apply to computerization in any form, irrespective of the subject area, and are therefore not dealt with in detail in this part of ISO 11442, with the exception of backup copying, to which special attention should be paid in computer-aided design techniques.
The use of this part of ISO 11442 is intended to facilitate:
— communication with quality assurance functions within the company and outside;
— consideration of the different security aspects in the design work;
— purchase of appropriate systems and services.