Concise IT e-policy implementation

Network Security - E-policy

It is reckoned that nearly 90% of company employees in the UK now have regular access to the Internet. Despite this very few organisations realise the consequences that the misuse of such a resource can bring about. There are now freely-available, large numbers of Web sites that provide content that is both inappropriate and in some cases illegal.

The large numbers of such sites coupled with the ready availability of e-mail means that such material is likely to be shared with work colleagues and friends working at other organisations. This type of behaviour not only increases the risk that your organisation will be compromised by a virus or worm, but that you can also be held responsible for the activities of errant staff.

Recent warnings from legal experts clearly fix criminal responsibility on the organisation itself and the key-decision makers within it, who have both the power and responsibility to decide corporate policy and strategy. This can lead to jail terms for the individuals concerned of up to 10 years.

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It is now becoming clear that senior management within an organisation must be aware of the legal implications of IT related legislation. In particular they must satisfy themselves that the procedures and processes their organisation employs give absolute confidence that it is fully compliant with the law.

Companies that have put in place policies and procedures that cover: quarantining e-mail attachments and restricting Internet content and time access tend to suffer less disruption.

Concise IT can provide advice and pre-written policies that enable organisations to control Internet and e-mail use and ensure they are compliant with the law.