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Information security - hard facts URN 04/619

An introduction to information security from the Department for Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (DBERR).  This booklet alerts businesses particularly SME's, to potential problems and points them in the direction of solutions.   

Getting a copy

Available to download as a pdf from the publications section of the DBERR Website.  May also be ordered as a hard copy from the DBERR by e-mail, by telephone on 0845 015 0010 or by fax on 0845 015 0020.

More information

From the Business Link website information security section.

Information security: a business guide to using the internet URN 04/624

Explains some of the risks for businesses from internet use, as well as describing the five steps that can be taken to minimise those risks.

Getting a copy

Available to download as a pdf from the publications section of the DBERR Website.  May also be ordered as a hard copy by e-mail, by telephone on 0845 015 0010, by fax on 0845 015 0020.  

More information

From the Business Link website information security section.   

Protecting your business

See the Get Safe Online website for information (particularly aimed at small businesses) on protecting your business.

Includes information on:

  • physical protection for servers

  • writing a business security plan

  • preventing data theft

Further information

See the Get Safe Online website and take the assessment test to work out what steps you need to protect your business.  Larger businesses may find microsoft's bCentral website or Business Link helpful for their needs. 

 

  
 

Last update: Thursday, October 18, 2007

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