File sharing is a common practice in the workplace and is essential to collaborative working. File sharing may include; removable storage media file transfer protocol programmes file hosting services and peer to peer networks Each of these methods carried its…
Having a process to identify and classify sensitive data is essential to protect your important and confidential information. It also allows you to use it more effectively. It is an essential part of an information security risk management programme. …
Our working environment says a lot about our working practices. A chaotic desk often leads to mistakes being made and things going missing, even if you think you know where everything is. A clear desk policy demonstrates an organisation’s…
Now that many more people are working from home, it is likely that more personal devices are introduced to your organisation’s network. It is important to consider cyber security from this perspective and reduce the risk of cyber attack to…
An Anti-Tax Evasion policy is a good way to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to honest and ethical business practices. The Criminal Finances Act 2017 refers to Tax Evasion and this is a good source of information to ensure you are…
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 states that servitude, forced or compulsory labour, regardless of the age of the person, across a broad range of types of work and service and even if consent is given, could be considered as slavery. …
Money laundering is a term used to describe money made from criminal activity being passed through apparently legitimate bank accounts and transactions to hide the origins. This is often achieved by making commercial transactions or bank transfers using a number…
The Human Risk Factor Reporting tool from uSecure tests how long it would take for your organisation’s cyber security measures to be breached, then compiles a handy report identifying: How long it would take to breach your cyber security measures…
The Anti Bribery Act 2010, which was amended in 2011, sets out the need to guard against bribery practices in the workplace. Most organisations will have an anti-bribery policy which highlights the responsibilities within the organisation for preventing corruption and…
Many more people are working from home since the COVID pandemic of 2020, and it is likely that many people will continue to do so. It has, for the majority of people, turned out to be a more cost effective…
