Managing Information Security on a Shoestring Budget

This case illustrates the Indian Institute of Management-Lucknow's (IIML) implementation of a robust security management infrastructure with a limited budget on hand. The case discusses the importance of developing security policies and selecting a proper combination of freeware and proprietary software components. The case illustrates the trade-offs involved and presents experiences of IIML in outsourcing the postimplementation phase to a Security Service Provider.