Assignment PPT
IT Security Best Practices
Documenting Cyber security Policies:
Formal set of rules issued to ensure compliance with rules and guidelines on security of information
Cyber security is one area where it is essential to document your protocols.
Determine Your Security Guidelines
Secure Senior Management Buy-in
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IT Security Best Practices (contd..)
Employee Training:
Making it essential that all employees accessing the network be trained on security policies
Train on company’s network cyber security best practices
It’s essential to have regular updates on new protocols.
Employees to sign a document stating that they have been informed of the policies
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IT Security Best Practices (contd..)
Enforce Password Policy:
It is essential that all employee devices accessing the company network be password protected.
Use passwords with upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
All passwords to be changed every 60 to 90 days.
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IT Security Best Practices (contd..)
Use a Firewall:
One of the first lines of defense in a cyber-attack is a firewall.
Setting up a firewall to provide a barrier between your data and cybercriminals.
Install internal firewalls to provide additional protection.
Providing firewall software and support for home networks to ensure compliance.
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