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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 (217KB)

• How to choose an internet service provider (93KB)

• How to outsource and make use of external services (116KB)

• How to protect yourself against computer viruses  (116KB)

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

• e-mail checklist  (57KB)
  Lists fundamental, practical controls that can be implemented easily, to protect e-mail systems.

• Privacy policy checklist  (70KB)
  Highlights key areas which should be addressed when developing a privacy policy.

• Physical security checklist  (58KB)
  Suggests a series of practices designed to make small offices (and homes) more secure

• Asset inventory checklist  (55KB)
  Provides an outline proforma for creating an asset inventory.

• Incident handling checklist (61KB)
  Provides straightforward ways of deciding whether to and how to report an incident
  

• Good housekeeping checklist  (65KB)
  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.

Note that BERR became the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), June 2009.