Preventing Misuse

Preventing Misuse

1. Screening potential employees - Choosing staff carefully can prevent problems

2. Viruses - All computers should be eqipped with a virus checker, which will detect and delete known viruses

   • Keep virus software up to date
   • Train staff to be aware of problems
   • Have a acceptable use policy for all staff to use computers
   • Do not allow uneeded files to be downloaded on ICT systems e.g Games, Movies
   • Do not open any file attachments from an unknown source
   • Avoid users from being able to use their own removable media
   • Frequency of virus scanning
   • Do not install any software downloaded off the internet
   • Save files to temporary folders rather than the main network
   • Dont overload computer by storing too many downloaded files

3. Backup files

   • The frequency at which backups should be taken
   • Where backups are to be stored e.g fireproof safe, outside the building
   • Procedures for the use of portable media
   • Procedures for the transfer of personal data

4. Establish security rights for updating webpages

   • Websites have security so only authorised staff can make changes. Staff log on with usernames and passwords.

5. Establish a disaster recovery program

   • Most data is transferred off site should a disaster happen
   • Disaster recovery program is to minimise the loss of buissness and get things back on track as soon as possible

6. Set up auditing procedures to detect misuse

   • Computer software keeps records of changes made