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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Friday, 30 June 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Highways England: Software

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Highways England uses (a) Windows XP or (b) another Microsoft software package for any of its operating systems.

Answer

For security reasons Highways England does not reveal details of its IT operating systems. However, Highways England has made clear that it continually assesses the security risk to its systems, and puts in place all the protections it deems necessary to safeguard its networks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2336
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Software Microsoft Highways England
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk