Cogent Logik (www.cogentlogik.com), one of our partner companies, is pleased to announce the launch of www.iSecurityPolicy.com as the industry's first on-demand, customized Information Security Policy Manual (ISPM).
The ISPM is specifically tailored for the needs of the SMB. These policies cover all the aspects of Information Security needed to protect a company, its clients, its employees, and its partners. It is also a way to hold employees accountable for their actions. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) have always been at a disadvantage when it comes to securing their networks from threats.
While the United States is home to over 20 million SMBs, Information Security has largely been the focus for larger enterprises with the budgets to support this specialty. Unfortunately, the risks from hackers, viruses and spyware are just as applicable to smaller businesses as they are to Fortune 500 companies. Generally, the lack of expertise and staffing are the contributing factors, but the overwhelming issue is a false sense of security. Unfortunately, ignorance is not bliss! What your employees do not know has the proven ability to hurt your company. In terms of liability for a company, security does not exist until it is documented. This lack of due care and due diligence is a significant liability to a business of any size.
It is well documented that the lack of standards and lack of employee awareness are the leading causes of security breaches, malware infections, and identity theft. If you have 2 or more employees, Information Security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines are just as important as the professional liability insurance you carry on your business.
The policies were written by a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and are in accordance with International Standards Organization (ISO) 17799 guidelines. Using technology, Cogent Logik LLC is able to offer a professional set of Information Security policies that are customized to your company at a fraction of the cost in comparison to hiring a consultant or performing the task on your own. The ISPM, contains 31 policies that cover all aspects of Information Security from Acceptable Use, to Data Retention, to Personal Communications Devices, to Wireless Security. The ISPM also contains an employee acknowledgement form, an equipment issue receipt form, and appointment orders for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
To learn more about how Cogent Logik, LLC can help protect your business, please visit http://www.iSecurityConsultants.com. The site also contains HackverView (www.hackerview.com), which is a vulnerability assessment service.
