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How to Guides and Checklists - Downloads

A number of 'How To' guides are available on this webpage as follows:

 

How to write an information security policy

 

How to choose an internet service provider

 

How to outsource and make use of external services

 

How to protect yourself against computer viruses

 

A range of Document Checklists has also been developed to help promote awareness of critical information security issues. The checklists are available as follows:

 

Email Checklist   Lists fundamental, practical controls that can be implemented easily, to protect e-mail systems.

 

Privacy Policy Checklist   Highlights key areas which should be addressed when developing a privacy policy.

 

Physical Security Checklist   Suggests a series of practices designed to make small offices (and homes) more secure

 

Asset Inventory Checklist  Provides an outline proforma for creating an asset inventory.

 

Incident Handling Checklist  Provides straightforward ways of deciding whether to and how to report an incident

 

Good Housekeeping Checklist  Lists high-level steps that establish good practice for small organisations. 

 

Additionally, a Further Help and Advice page is available which provides details of related sites/useful links.