As the Internet becomes an increasingly important tool for businesses, electronic security (e-security) has emerged as a major issue.
Many businesses want to expand their use of the Internet but are not sure how to do so in a secure way. The e-businessguide will help you decide which strategies and processes are appropriate for your business e-security needs.
If your business is connected to the Internet, it is essential to ensure that your business data, including customer information, is safe and that your transactions are carried out securely. Otherwise, there is a risk of transactions being intercepted, privacy codes being breached, confidential information being taken or money being stolen.
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Further information
To help address the Internet security concerns of small business, the Australian Government has released an Internet Security Essentials for Small Business brochure and booklet. These documents present key information, tools and resources that will assist small businesses to identify, develop and maintain good Internet security practices. For more information go to http://www.dcita.gov.au/communications_for_consumers/security/e-security/internet_security_essentials_for_small_business.
In addition to the printed materials, an online training package developed by the Asia Oceania Electronic Marketplace Association is now available. The training package, Safety Net Online, provides self assessment tools, case studies and games to increase awareness of security problems. You can access Safety Net Online from the Asia Oceania Electronic Marketplace Association website at http://www.aoema.org.
As well as exploring the Protecting sections of the e-businessguide you might also want to see the Internet Industry Association's Security Portal http://www.security.iia.net.au. It is devoted to explaining security issues to small to medium businesses. The portal's aim is to build community confidence in using the Internet for e-commerce by promoting in all users a 'culture of security'. The IIA developed their security website with a number of partners including DCITA who developed the e-businessguide.
Have a look at their Frequently Asked Questions and Fact Sheets sections http://www.security.iia.net.au/australian_resources/ask_an_expert/faqs.html and http://www.security.iia.net.au/australian_resources/ask_an_expert/fact_sheets.html or submit a question to their experts for consideration http://www.security.iia.net.au/askanexpert.aspx
In 2002 DCITA has produced a brochure and a more detailed booklet called: Trusting the Internet. Click on the link to go to their website to download the brochure or booklet: http://www.dcita.gov.au/communications_and_technology/publications_and_reports/2002/july/trusting_the_internet_-_a_small_business_guide_to_e-security.
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