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IT Policies
Penetration Testing and Scanning Policy
System or network vulnerabilities and security threats can severely impact business operations or even shutter its doors. However, these incidents can be prevented by proactively detecting potential threat opportunities. The purpose of this policy from…
Identity Theft Protection Policy
Help protect your employees and customers from identity theft. This policy from TechRepublic Premium outlines precautions for reducing risk, signs to watch out for and steps to take if you suspect identity theft has occurred. While such misfortune may …
SSL Certificate Best Practices Policy
SSL certificates are essential for encrypting traffic between systems such as clients, which access servers via web browsers or applications that communicate with remote systems. Certificates protect client and server data, commonly involving confident…
P2P File Sharing Policy
The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for the proper use of peer-to-peer file sharing. It includes an authorization form for approval of P2P file transmission, which sets the conditions and parameters in which th…
Securing Linux Policy
Linux is a powerful and customizable operating system that has been the backbone of many businesses for decades. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for securing Linux on company computers and computers used to conduct company bus…
Abnormal Security: Microsoft Tops List of Most-Impersonated Brands in Phishing Exploits
A new study found that 4.31% of phishing attacks mimicked Microsoft, far ahead of the second most-spoofed brand PayPal.
Critical Insight Reports Fewer Cybersecurity Breaches in Health Care, Yet Victim Numbers Are Up in 2023
A new study by Critical Insight shows that cybersecurity attacks in the health care sector are hitting more individuals and finding vulnerabilities in third-party partners.
Drone Usage Policy
Unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, have quite literally taken off by performing many new and inventive commercial applications. Delivering packages, recording terrain, reporting news, documenting wildlife and even providing inter…
Encryption Policy
Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. It can provide peace of mind that communications will not be intercepted and that sensitive information stored on devices can’t be exfiltrated in the event of loss or theft…