Security Policy

To be effective, the security policy must be.:

1) Planned. Good security is the result of good planning. 2) Maintained. A good security plan must be constantly evaluated and modified as needs change. 3) The most common failure of a security policy is the lack of user awareness. The most effective way of improving security is through user awareness.

security policy

defines the overall security outlook for an organization.

baseline

dictates the settings and security mechanisms that must be imposed on a system in order to comply with required security standards. Also are standards with which all systems must comply

security professionals

establish specific policies and plans related to the organization's security implementation. : 1) to protect the organization's assets. 2) protect against liability and exposure.

due care

in the development of security policy and procedures. Also means that security has been examined and reasonable security measures have been put in place

guideline

is a recommendation to use when a specific standard or procedure does not exist. Guidelines are considered non-compulsory and flexible

regulation (or law

is a requirement published by a government or other licensing body that must be followed.

procedure

is a step-by-step process outlining how to implement a specific action.

due diligence

means ensuring that approved security measures have been implemented and continue to be effective.

due process

process that ensures that any party charged with a crime is fully aware of the charges held against them and that the charged have the opportunity to fully defend themselves.