Those working in the public sector need to tackle key security issues if they want to avoid costly data breaches that impact both finances and reputation.
Human error is considered the most likely cause of security breaches, but these could often be avoided if security and administration policies were put in place, and followed. Network Box gives 10 key recommendations for best practice in public sector security.
http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=8759
“We’ve seen several high profile public sector security breaches in recent years, most of which have been preventable. Naturally, human error can never be completely eradicated, but guidelines and procedures can be established to minimize the risk that this represents to data security. We’re also seeing the public sector move from a closed environment, to a more online one, which has increased the risk of cyber-crime.”
Those working in the public sector need to tackle key security issues if they want to avoid costly data breaches that impact both finances and reputation.
Human error is considered the most likely cause of security breaches, but these could often be avoided if security and administration policies were put in place, and followed. Network Box gives 10 key recommendations for best practice in public sector security.
http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=8759
“We’ve seen several high profile public sector security breaches in recent years, most of which have been preventable. Naturally, human error can never be completely eradicated, but guidelines and procedures can be established to minimize the risk that this represents to data security. We’re also seeing the public sector move from a closed environment, to a more online one, which has increased the risk of cyber-crime.”