Burglar alarm Intrusion detection systems Systems are now available that listen to the traffic on your network, spot abnormalities and alert you in real time in the event of attempted attacks. Don't believe the 'prophets of doom' So many times we see an organisation's IT security policy on a shelf gathering dust. Explain the value of data and ensure time is taken to follow security procedures. Address the security responsibilities of third parties and give details of whom to contact should a security violation arise. . Recent figures suggest nine out of ten Internet-connected organisations have experienced some form of attack from the Internet.
Response plans to such attacks are essential.
Back to top Don't overlook communications and response plans There are a number of prophets of doom in the eBusiness community, predicting the immediate demise of businesses who fail to armour themselves to the hilt. The truth is that no eBusiness can ever be 100 per cent secure. Management needs to commit appropriate resources, both human and monetary, based on the data value being protected. While there's a good argument against spending 100,000 to secure data worth 50,000, make sure your calculation takes into account intangibles such as the worth of reputation, brand and employee dissatisfaction. By understanding and managing security risks, you may be able to gain competitive advantage.