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The how and why of cyber security policy : Create behavioural and technical rules to mitigate risk

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  • Lewis, Jael

    (Digital Citizenship Policy Governance, Walmart, USA)

  • Turbyfill, Cara E.

    (Digital Citizenship Policy Governance, Walmart, USA)

Abstract

This paper discusses the importance of a well-written cyber security policy. It examines the risks associated with not having policy or having weak policy, and the three ways policy seeks to address those risks: risk prevention, risk mitigation and result mitigation. It also describes how to create strong policy by identifying the audience and choosing a framework; establishing a process for drafting and publishing the policy; communicating and training on the policy; and finally, monitoring compliance with the policy’s requirements. Creating and maintaining a policy programme that follows this roadmap not only provides the tools for an organisation’s employees to work securely but can protect an organisation from negative financial impact — be that legal, reputational or regulatory.

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  • Lewis, Jael & Turbyfill, Cara E., 2022. "The how and why of cyber security policy : Create behavioural and technical rules to mitigate risk," Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 6(2), pages 132-140, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:csj000:y:2022:v:6:i:2:p:132-140
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    Keywords

    policy; technical writing; governance; cyber security; information security; risk mitigation;
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    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management

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