HARPREET KAUR
ARE YOU DOING ENOUGH TO PROTECT YOUR ORGANISATION’S IT SECURITY? by Harpreet Kaur, Student at Edith Cowan University
Checklist to secure your organisation from security breaches We all know people represent the weakest link in an
also have appropriate password guidelines and
organisation’s cybersecurity. They are, unintentionally,
ensure they are followed by all staff members when
responsible for most security breaches. They might
choosing passwords for devices and applications
accidentally click on a link that introduces malware,
used within the organisation.
or fall for a cybercriminal’s deception. These employee-oriented breaches can be minimised with appropriate cybersecurity policies and practices. Here are some suggestions to create a secure
Protecting customers’ confidential information is
environment.
essential: sharing customers’ sensitive information
FOLLOW CLEAR IT SECURITY POLICIES
such as financial loss, or as a result of the
Every organisation has terms and conditions covering the use of services and applications. These policies must also include a security policy and a privacy policy that each employee must be aware of and must adhere to strictly. The organisation should
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PROTECTING PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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could have serious consequences for customers, information being used for illegal purposes. Privacy protection measures should cover both digital and hard copy customer information. The latter should be kept safe in a locker that can be accessed only by authorised staff.
