IT Security Protocols (LO1)

Question 1

What should IT Security protocols cover?

Answer 1

*Unauthorised used
*Inappropriate use

Question 2

What are ways to prevent unauthorised access from having access to certain info?

Answer 2

*Software tools - e.g. antivirus, firewall and spyware
*Password protection - e.g. networks, computers and docs
*Access rights - e.g. internal stakeholders like staff can only have access to files
*Screen location - Prevent screen contents from being visible
*Screensavers - Requiring passwords for unattended computers

Question 3

What is one way of inappropriate use of IT resources?

Answer 3

Non-work related activity e.g. social media

Question 4

What is a second way of inappropriate use of IT resources?

Answer 4

Installing unauthorised software e.g. games

Question 5

What is another way of inappropriate use of IT resources?

Answer 5

Misuse of equipment or software licenses

Question 6

What are the negative impacts of inappropriate use of IT resources?

Answer 6

*Fines e.g. misuse of data
*Wasted staff time
*Increased business costs e.g. replacing damaged equipment