How to design a password policy
Passwords are probably the most widely used authentication mechanisms available. They are, on the whole, easy to deploy, easy to explain to users and easy to manage. It is likely…
Security Policy Framework Compliance Checklist – available for download.
As previously mentioned, we have updated the SPF Compliance Checklist to make it suitable for use with Version 7 of the Security Policy Framework released a few weeks ago. The…
Updated Security Policy Framework – UK Government Security Standard
The UK Government has released an updated version of the Security Policy Framework (version 7) which reflects changing opinions on the best way to manage security risks within Government. The…
Online bingo players details sold
Another week, another Data Protection Act breach. Yesterday, the ICO reported on a former employee of an online gambling site who pleaded guilty to selling the personal data belonging to…
Data Protection Act – Calls for more powers while breaches continue
Earlier this week, the Justice Committee Ninth Report made the recommendation that the Information Commissioners should have the power to issue custodial sentences (prison time) for breaches of the Data…