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Carry out regular backups of critical data Using multiple connections to the Internet and other network locations Using redundancy Load balancing data – more than one server. Responsibilities. Systems and Procedures. User should: Not write down their passwords Change passwords periodically
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Carry out regular backups of critical data • Using multiple connections to the Internet and other network locations • Using redundancy • Load balancing data – more than one server Responsibilities
Systems and Procedures • User should: • Not write down their passwords • Change passwords periodically • Use a STRONG password • Upper / lower case, use of numbers / symbols, 8 or more characters, not dictionary words • Sign an agreement accepting corporate policy and acknowledging laws such as Data Protection Act and Computer Misuse Act
Disaster Recovery • Multiple threats • Fire • Flood • Server failure • Loss of Internet connection • Attempted Intrusion • Theft
Security Measures • All security software kept up-to-date • Firewalls checked regularly • Privileges updated and checked regularly • Business decisions should not compromise the network and vice versa
Securing Data • Authorisation techniques • Permissions and control lists • Backup / restoration • Encryption • Biometrics • Vetting and control of personnel • CCTV • Lock and key security
Malware • Viruses • Worms • Trojans • Spyware • Adware (non-malicious) • Phishing • Spam