Security Flashcards
Security of people examples are…x4
Reception area means that staff and visitors have to sign in and out in reception which means they can keep track of who’s in the office
Staff uniform means that staff can easily be identified as they are wearing similar attire and those who aren’t supposed to be there will be highlighted.
Issuing visitor badges and visitor book
Keypads, combination locks and locked doors
Security of property examples are…x4
Keep an inventory of equipment
Attach equipment to desk or use security cables which means property cannot be moved which allows staff to keep it secure and stationary
CCTV can be monitored to prevent property from being stolen
Security guard
Security of manual information examples are…x2
Restrict access to areas of the building and lock filing cabinets
Good file management- clear desk and shred old documents.
Security of electronic information examples are…x3
Username and passwords on computers, files and for screensavers
Access rights limits access to documents and only allows specific staff to edit it, keeping info safe and secure
Anti-virus software prevents viruses from corrupting documents which keeps info reliable
Security Legislation in the Workplace are…x3
General Data Protection 2018 (GDPR)
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
General Data Protection (GDPR) states…x3
The following main principles:
Data must be-
Kept for no longer than necessary
Used for registered purpose only
Data collection must be transparent, ensuring individuals understand why and what they shared
Computer Misuse Act 1990 protects…
And offences x3
Computer users against wilful attacks and theft of information.
Offences under Act include:
Hacking- accessing computers without permission
Accessing computers with the intention of committed a criminal offence
Accessing computers to change or alter details without permission
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 means that…
People who create something have control over how their work is used and receive credit for it and given money when it’s used.
This includes things such as:
Videos
Books
Software
Music
