All businesses, large or small, need to keep abreast of current information and system security issues. It is only through being informed that you will be able to keep your security program current. Make sure you have procedures in place to address changes to your business strategy that may have implications for your security requirements.

For example, you may decide that your sales workforce will spend more time on the road and manage their activities using notebook computers with dial-up access to the company network for direct ordering, client information and communication via email.

This strategic change will impact on your security program by highlighting dial-up access protocols and policies, remote network access, wireless networking, authorisation and a host of other issues, including policies and protocols on the use and security of portable computers.

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