Security Of Poeple Property And Information

Question 1

What are the responsibilities in terms of people property and information

Answer 1

Staff and visitors feel safe and secure
Property is secure and theft is minimised
Both electronic and paper-based information is securely held and that confidentiality is maintained

Question 2

What are the security measures to ensure that staff and visitors feel safe:

Answer 2

Security staff on the door
ID badges to show that they are members of staff
Swipe cards or PIN codes to open doors
CCTV cameras at entrances and exists
Panic alarms
Mobile phones

Question 3

What responsibilities does an organisation have to ensure the data protection in data protection act 1998?

Answer 3

Held fairly and lawfully
Held securely
Only used for the purpose registered with the information commissioner
Adequate,relevant and not excessive
Accurate
Not held for longer than is necessary
Processed in line with the data subjects rights
Not transferred outside the EEA (European economic area)

Question 4

What are the security measures that could be taken to ensure the safe handling and confidentiality of information

Answer 4

Regular IT backup
Passwords
Anti-virus software
Locked filing cabinets
Fingerprint readers
Encryption
Non-portable drives
Firewalls

Question 5

What is illegal to gain access to in regards to computer misuse act 1990

Answer 5

Gain access to computer systems without permission
Gain access to computer systems with the intention of committing a criminal offence
Gain access to computer systems to charge or alter details without permission
Make, provide and supply any materials or equipment that could be used to facilitate a computer misuse offence