Security of People, Property & Information

Employees should wear uniforms provided for them by the organisation as it makes unauthorised visitors easily identifiable.

• True

• False

Employees should ensure their visitors report to sign in at reception to prevent unauthorised entry to the premises.

• True

• False

How could a business ensure that only authorised staff have access to business premises (building)?

• Anti-virus software

• Firewall

• Card-swipe entry system

• Back-up electronic files

How could a business ensure the security of electronic information?

• Staff wear a uniform

• Using visitor badges

• Security guards

• Using a firewall

Employers should provide security cables to be used with portable items such as laptops, notebooks etc. This secures items and prevents them being removed from the premises.

• True

• False

Who has the responsibility of changing their own passwords regularly to prevent authorised editing or viewing of files.

• Employee

• Employer

Employees should not lock their computers if they are away from the desk.

• True

• False

What steps could an organisation take to ensure the security of people?

• Visitor sign in/sign out book

• Read-only documents

• Visitor badges

• Intercom system at entrances

• Locking equipment to desks

How could an organisation ensure the security of physical property?

• Lock doors to storage rooms

• Use filing cabinets with locks

• Set alarms at night

• Use serial registration numbers on property

• All of the above

Documents with important information can be set to read-only. This ensures data is not edited or deleted.

• True

• False