Unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, have quite literally taken off by performing many new and inventive commercial applications. Delivering packages, recording terrain, reporting news, documenting wildlife and even providing internet access are just a few of the functions drones can offer. The list is sure to grow longer and more diverse as …
Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. It can provide peace of mind that communications will not be intercepted and that sensitive information stored on devices can’t be exfiltrated in the event of loss or theft. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for adopting encryption technologies for organizational …
The Data Encryption Policy’s purpose is to define for employees, computer users and IT department staff the encryption requirements to be used on all computer, device, desktop, laptop, server, network storage and storage area network disks, and drives that access or store organization information to prevent unauthorized access to organization communications, email, records, files, databases, …
All modern enterprises must accept the fact that at some point their systems or networks will very likely experience an unauthorized intrusion of some kind. This is the state of the world’s current security environment and for the most part enterprises, especially well-managed ones, have come to terms with this fate while also doing their …
This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the consistent and secure management of passwords for employees and system and service accounts. These guidelines include mandates on how passwords should be generated, used, stored and changed as well as instructions for handling password compromises. From the policy: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Blank or easily guessed passwords, such …
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This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines to safeguard company information, reduce business and legal risks and protect company investments and reputation. It covers data. Its adjunct policy, the Network security policy, covers the systems and devices that transport and store data. This policy can be customized as needed to fit the needs of your …
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This policy will help your organization safeguard its hardware, software and data from exposure to persons (internal or external) who could intentionally or inadvertently harm your business and/or damage physical assets. From the policy: PHYSICAL SECURITY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS The following guidelines should be followed in designing and enforcing access to IT assets. Server room/IT …
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Data breaches can cost companies tens of thousands of dollars or more and can pose a significant risk to company operations and reputation. Customer information is usually one of the favorite targets of hackers as it entails confidential details which can be used to commit property or identity theft. Even innocent mistakes such as a …
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This policy from TechRepublic Premium will help you create security guidelines for devices that transport and store data. You can use it as-is or customize it to fit the needs of your organization and employees. From the policy: The IT department will be responsible for implementing, adhering to and maintaining these controls. For the purposes …
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PURPOSE This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the reporting of information security incidents by company employees. The goal is to facilitate the security response and remediation process to ensure the least amount of potential damage to systems, networks, customers and business reputation. From the policy: POLICY DETAILS An information security incident is defined …
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