Information Security Awareness

Posted Date: 29-Oct-2010	Category: General Security Issues	Rating:
Author: Arun M.S	Member Level: Silver	Points: 8

As you know that Information Security has defined IS Policies and Standards to reduce risk for your clients by protecting information assets that are owned , controlled or entrusted. A below article has been prodcued to emphasize some of the key ares where you make a difference and be more effective with regards to securing our environment

User ID & Password

1) Always a create strong password that include these characteristics

- Contain atleast one upper case and lower case letter.
- Minimum of eight characters

2) Keep all passwords confidential
3) Change your password every 60 days
4) Do not use user name,title or job function as a password
5) Avoid passwords in automated login purpose.

Virus Defense

1) Keep your antivirus software software current and signature updated at all times.

2) You must install and enable Antivirus software on remote computing devices.

3) Delete an unexpected or unsolicited emails and attachments as they are sometimes used to transit viruss to system.

4) Do not turn off or disable virus protection software

Data Security

1) Lock your Desktop/Laptop whenever you are away from your computer
2) Enable password protection on all important data.

Internet

1) Do not visit illegal webistes
2) Do not download pirated software to your computer
3) Do not store personal or Company data on third party websites

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