November 07, 2024
An incident response policy and an incident response plan are critical components of an organisation’s cyber security framework, whilst they serve distinct purposes they are interlinked. The incident response policy is a high-level document that outlines the organisation’s approach to handling cyber security incidents. It establishes the guiding principles, objectives, and overall framework for incident response.
October 10, 2024
We have been known to mention that – “statistics have shown nobody in an IT role will approach their boss and request to be put in charge of a policy development project”. However for those that have been given that responsibility here are some tips for developing and maintaining good IT policies.
October 09, 2024
Protocol Policy Systems are pleased to announce the forthcoming October release of new and enhanced features for Policy Management as a Service (PMaaS). During October the following new functions will be provided with this release...
September 12, 2024
The recent proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) means organisations of all sizes can now access a range of business efficiency tools they could previously only dream of. From chatbots capable of responding to complex customer inquiries through to smart software that tweaks supply chains based on real-time consumer demand, the use cases are endless.
August 15, 2024
In developing business continuity, with IT resilience as a key deliverable of that strategy, businesses must focus on creating two essential documents: an IT incident response plan and an IT disaster recovery plan. The IT incident response plan is crucial for preparing organisations to effectively manage potential information security incidents. These incidents can vary from data breaches and malware attacks to system outages and general computer security issues.
July 16, 2024
Policies, processes, and procedures are distinct yet interconnected components of organisational governance, due to a number of factors confusion often arises over what constitutes a policy, process and procedure. Policies set the overarching principles and guidelines that shape decision-making and actions within an organisation, as well as providing a framework for consistency and alignment with organisational goals and values.
May 23, 2024
Organisational culture is shaped by a broad range of factors, such as leadership behaviour, mission statement and values, organisational structure, and so on. Organisations can cultivate a positive and conducive work environment that supports their overall goals and objectives by aligning these elements with cultural values and priorities.
April 11, 2024
When running workshops with customers to develop and deliver IT policies, we often encounter situations where full adherence to a policy statement is not practical or feasible. In these situations an exceptions register can be a valuable tool as it provides a structured mechanism for managing and documenting deviations from policies. An exceptions register enables you to document the specific circumstances or business requirements that necessitate an exception and may detail alternative approaches that were considered but deemed not practical or less effective.
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