Security is hard. In a world where even government’s cannot keep their data safe what can we do ? Actually, quite a lot. Security involves procedures and principles. Implement these and follow them and you can go a long way towards keeping your private data, private.
Understanding and training are the first steps towards Security. Most security failures are not failures of technology, but failure of humans to follow procedure. You can start by downloading and displaying these posters at your place of work.
Good Security Housekeeping
Security Passwords
What is a Virus ?
These documents are produced by the DTI and in conjunction with a security awareness course from yours truly they provide a good place to start in your quest to enhance the security of your organisation.
Taking things a step further there are many services we can offer to help ‘bolt down the hatches’ within your company. Below I have listed some of the services we can offer:
Perform Penetration Testing
Develop Security Policies
Develop Acceptable Use Policies
Security Education and Training for Managers
Security Education and Training for Users
Provide Risk Education and Training
Perform Network Auditing
Advise/Perform Network and Computer Hardening
Perform Incident Investigation
Advise on Disaster Recovery Planning
Advise on Business Continuity Planning
Develop a Contingency Plan
Develop an Incident Response Policy
Asset Identification / Valuation / Tagging
Perform Risk Analysis
Perform Threat Analysis
Advise and Perform Business Impact Assessment Planning
Perform Vulnerability Assessments
It is true that if you have an internal IT or Audit Department they may be capable of performing many of the above services. However that is like asking a Programmer to rate the quality of his own software, or asking a Chef if his food is tasty, or asking the Hotel Manager if his kitchens are clean ... With the best will in the world these are all jobs for a third party with no vested interest in the outcome.
We would be more than happy to advise you and work with you on your security initiative.