Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Tips and Actions for Success (Part 3)

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of handling confidential information with care, protecting intellectual property, and defending against corporate espionage. It outlines steps to identify and control access to proprietary information, secure physical and cyber environments, and educate employees on cybersecurity threats. The tutorial also highlights the need for ethical behavior and immediate reporting of any suspected information abuse, reinforcing the company's culture of integrity.

Why is it important to avoid discussing confidential information in public places?

• It is illegal to discuss any work-related topics in public.

• Public places are too noisy for such discussions.

• It is against company policy to talk in public.

• It might be overheard by unauthorized individuals.

What is the first step in protecting confidential information?

• Dispose of it properly.

• Identify and mark it as proprietary.

• Encrypt it using secure software.

• Share it only with trusted colleagues.

What is a common motive for insiders to engage in corporate espionage?

• Lack of technical skills.

• Loyalty to the company.

• Desire for revenge.

• Greed or financial gain.

How can companies prevent unauthorized access to their facilities?

• By leaving doors open for easy access.

• By securing premises and verifying visitor identities.

• By disabling all security systems.

• By allowing all employees to bring guests.

What should employees do if they suspect misuse of confidential information?

• Discuss it with colleagues outside the reporting process.

• Report it immediately to the appropriate authority.

• Ignore it and hope it resolves itself.

• Wait until they have more evidence before reporting.