Information Security
The range of risks which could occur if you suffer a breach of your information security includes:
- Fraud, both internal and external
- Illegal personal investigation
- Industrial espionage
- Terrorism
- Computer viruses
Individuals could also take legal action against you for loss or misuse of their data. In addition you could also face action and even prosecution from the Information Commissioners Office for serious breaches of legislation
Your information could be vulnerable due a number of reasons:
- Poor website design
- Slack recruiting procedures
- Mismanaged computer systems
- Inadequate staff training
The threats to your information are:
- Deliberate manipulation of data prior to input
- Impersonation of a legitimate user
- Intrained staff
- Loss of service
There is a huge amount of advice available to help you think through risks, recovery and prevention.
You can start improving your processes by giving your computer an information security healthcheck to see where your computer system needs improvement.
Further Information
Visit the Department of Trade and Industry website for useful factsheets and guides.
Legal compliance with legislation and complaints of misuse are the responsibility of the Information Commissioner’s Office