ITM517 SLP 4
Breonn Stephens
Trident University International
ITM517 Information Security Overview for Managers and PolicyMakers
March 2024
Introduction
Information security policies protect data and restrict access. Establishing Information
Service Providers (ISPs) helps organizations establish a general strategy, document security
measures, identify and mitigate compromised assets, protect the organization's reputation,
comply with legal and regulatory requirements, protect customer data, provide efficient cyber
security risk response mechanisms, and restrict access to critical IT assets to appropriate
users (Tunggal, 2023).
Updating antivirus signatures
This security awareness poster was created using Canva. For effective antivirus
systems and robust cybersecurity defenses in computer network environments, signature
updates should be performed regularly. If cybersecurity utilities are serious about bolstering
anti-malware defenses, they must implement these updates. Malicious software, sometimes
referred to as malware, is intended to exploit or harm computer systems; signature updates
serve as a preventive measure against this threat. Vaccines do the same thing, protecting
people from potentially deadly diseases (Reason Cybersecurity, 2023).
Protecting sensitive information
This security awareness poster was created using Canva. Understanding data
security is crucial before examining data protection measures. Security breaches cause
financial losses and image damage. People and organizations must be proactive to avert
security breaches. The ongoing evolution of hackers' methods emphasizes the need of data
security (Craw Security, 2023). Protecting sensitive data requires best practices. Multi-factor
authentication (MFA) encryption is essential to prevent unauthorized access. Software and
systems must be updated regularly to improve data security, repair flaws, and avoid
exploitation. To avoid missing security patches, employ automatic updates.
Modifying and safeguarding passwords
This security awareness poster was created using Canva. Protecting sensitive data
requires best practices. According to Wright (n.d.), Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
encryption is essential to prevent unauthorized access. Software and systems must be
updated regularly to improve data security, repair flaws, and avoid exploitation. To avoid
missing security patches, employ automatic updates. Data security includes staff training on
password safety, phishing scam detection, and safe browsing. Regular training should keep
employees up to date on security practices. Regular data backups provide data restoration
after security breaches or data loss. Data loss may be mitigated by choosing a reliable
backup and automating processes.
Conclusion
Security awareness is essential to modern cybersecurity strategies because it
encourages proactive and informed cyber risk reduction. By creating a security-conscious
culture, individuals and organizations can better withstand shifting cybersecurity threats.
References
Craw Security. (2023). How Can I Secure Sensitive Data and Information? | LinkedIn.
Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-can-i-secure-sensitive-data-
information-crawsec/
Reason Cybersecurity. (2023). What are Signature updates? The Crucial Role of Antivirus
Signatures. Retrieved from https://cyberpedia.reasonlabs.com/EN/signature
updates.html
Tunggal, A.T. (2023). What is an Information Security Policy? | UpGuard. Retrieved from
https://www.upguard.com/blog/information-security-policy
Wright, J. (n.d.). Why Is it Important to Change Your Password? Retrieved from
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/important-change-password-65933.html
