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Key
Messages
Address
Security and Virus issues
The
threats posed by eBusiness security issues are real
- you could be sued if a member of staff libels a supplier
on email, your business could be forced to shut down
temporarily if a virus disables your system, your IT
equipment could even be seized by the Data Protection
Commissioner if a customer suffers because you did not
protect his/her private details on your database.
- Develop
Formal Policies
Write down the things that must be done and who
is going to do them. Take independent advice where
appropriate (link to section on this on KM)
Issues to be addressed could include:
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Terms and Conditions of Use for your Website
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IT Terms and Conditions of Use for staff
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Third Party Access to Systems
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Virus Protection
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Disaster Recovery
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Licencing of Software and Hardware
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Backup Procedures.
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Security for laptops and other mobile computing
equipment.
- Appoint
Responsibilities
Ultimately a member of the core management team
must take on the responsibility to manage Security.
- Have
Adequate Support
If you have internal IT expertise, then be confident
that the people involved will be able to manage
your Security Policies effectively. If you need
external support, don't wait for an emergency, like
a virus attack, before sourcing an appropriate local
supplier. If you do have an issue as a result of
a security problem, unless you have a formal arrangement
with a supplier, your business will not necessarily
be a top priority for the best local expert. Consider
a retainer to give you peace of mind on Security.
Check
out the detailed How To Guide on eSecurity
for more detailed information on this topic.
Also refer to the sample Security
Policy document for more information
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