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4. Store critical information in fireproof vaults

Software Security

1) Use software security which include passwords so only authorized users have access

2) Password criteria: -

a) Use a password at least eight characters long

b) Try not to use words used in the dictionary, and include at least one numeric character

c) Do not use passwords easily guessed by friend s family e.g. mother s maiden name, birthday, pets etc

d) Never write passwords down, unless disguised in telephone number or encrypted

e) Change passwords regularly

f) Never send a password in E-Mail

3) Use password controls included in database management packages

4) Regularly review overall access control

5) Keep records up to date, employees who have left etc

- Protecting confidential information

Protecting confidential information

1) Encrypting programs can be used to disguise information so it is useless without proper passwords.

2) Secure printers used to print sensitive information

3) Overwrite deleted information, when data is deleted the information is still on hard disk until new data is written over it, always overwrite files after deleting

Hackers Viruses

Hackers

The computer misuse act is aimed specifically at hackers; it covers unauthorized access to data and systems, hacking via remote systems. It has little effect as there are not many prosecutions and the penalties are small.

Viruses

Viruses are a major threat to security of modern computers, a Trojan horse is used to insert damaging instructions into the computer program, this causes the virus/worm to spread and infect any computer it comes into contact with. Viruses can destroy data, software and even hardware as well as using up memory and processor power. Viruses can be particularly troublesome in networked and shared resource environments as the virus can spread quicker. There are a few simple steps, which can be taken to protect against viruses: -

1) Check all software before installing

2) Use software to detect and remove viruses

3) Immediately isolate any computers on network with viruses

4) Secure master disks

5) Check all disks brought in by employees

Data protection act Future legislation