FOI Ref: FOI/2022/4595
You asked
Which product (Make, Model, etc) do you currently supply to Staff for Laptops?
Which product (Make, Model, etc) do you currently supply to Staff for Smartphones?
Which product do you currently use for connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for both Laptops and Smartphones?
For Laptops:
- What Operating System(s) do they run on?
- Which Operating System(s) do you plan to run on and when?
We said
Thank you for your enquiry.
Please see the following answers to your questions:
Which product (Make, Model, etc) do you currently supply to Staff for Laptops?
Lenovo
Which product (Make, Model, etc) do you currently supply to Staff for Smartphones?
IPhone and Samsung
Which product do you currently use for connecting to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for both Laptops and Smartphones?
VPN
For Laptops:
What Operating System(s) do they run on?
Window 10
Which Operating System(s) do you plan to run on and when?
Window 11 - 2023
Any further details requested, particularly relating to device models or software versions, would pass on information to attackers that would likely be used to target those specific parts of the network. Therefore, section 31(1)(a) applies as the release of the information would prejudice the prevention or detection of crime.
The use of this exemption is subject to a public interest test. Whilst we note there are public interest arguments in favour of transparency, these are outweighed by public interest factors in favour of non-disclosure. The release of the information requested would prejudice our ability to maintain and run a secure and safe IT network. This is an essential function for all government departments and is particularly important for ONS, which processes large quantities of personal, business, and economic information on its systems. Therefore, the public interest falls in favour of withholding the requested details.