FOI/202500463653 · FOI · partially withheld
Scottish Government IT systems: FOI release
Information requested
I am looking for the number of servers that are in use, categorized by qty , year, version (windows 2008, linux ubuntu version) and how security is maintained on out of date servers.
Additionally a list of all current IT suppliers ?
Response
I enclose a copy of some of the information you requested.
In response to the question of how many servers are in use, the answer is 993 servers.
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide the remainder of the information you have requested because an exemption under section 30(c) (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs) of FOISA applies to that information. The reasons why that exemption applies are explained below.
We consider that the information requested in this part of your request is exempt under 30(c) of FOISA (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs). In considering this exemption we have taken account of the fact that disclosure of information under the FOISA is to “the world at large”, not just to an individual applicant. We are therefore required to consider the effect of releasing the information into the public domain.
We recognise that there is an inherent public interest in openness and transparency regarding the use of Government systems. However we have to balance this interest with the ability of Government systems to operate safely and securely, as well as to protect our networks and information, all of which is required to enable the conduct of public affairs.
Providing details about the information you have requested into the public domain could subsequently be used by threat actors to evade any controls we might or might not have in place.
We consider that the public interest in ensuring that the security of our systems and processes is not compromised, thereby maintaining ability to conduct affairs of public office, outweighs that of disclosing this information. We have therefore decided to withhold the information.
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Detected exemption language
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide the remainder of the information you have requested because an exemption under section 30(c) (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs) of FOISA applies to that information. The reasons why that exemption applies are explained below. In considering this exemption we have taken account of the fact that disclosure of information under the FOISA is to “the world at large”, not just to an individual applicant.
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