Features of a Robust Business Security Plan

What makes a robust security plan essential for your business? There are many security plans offered. But how do you know which one suits you best? A business security plan needs to address certain objectives.

Network Security Policy and Procedures

These policies should ensure your staff is operating and leveraging technology in the safest possible way. Not all your employees should have full access to your business system. Passwords should not be shared, and they should be changed frequently. If you are allowing personal devices, like laptops and tablets, to be connected to the network, they should be configured to do it safely so that your data is not compromised in any way.

Communications Policy

You should provide thorough guidelines for using the internet resources and the company email. This will help manage security and legal issues. You should restrict data transfer to the sharing or downloading digital files within and outside the network.

If you want to monitor usage of the internet and communication from your employees over the network, make sure a policy is in place for it as well. Also clearly outlined policies regarding installing and using software not already present on your company’s system should be communicated. If your staff is accessing the internet for personal use, like social media, there needs to be a proper guideline for it as well.

IT Security Assessment

There should be a strict policy for the network or company-owned system or device pertaining to distributing viruses, hacking systems, or engaging in criminal activity. All of these must be prohibited, and the consequences must be communicated. You need to perform a security assessment of your network to find and resolve vulnerabilities in your system. Implement a reliable web-filtering solution that blocks inappropriate or potentially malware-ridden websites from being visited.

It is best to seek professional assistance to secure your company’s network and prevent major and minor problems that can lead to significant repercussions.