Cyber Security

A cyber security policy sets out a guide for building, implementing and maintaining practices that help protect your organisations cyber media, it's computers, networks, servers and data storage, from unauthorised access. As well as the course of action in the event of a data breach.

A cyber security policy is essential for several reasons:

• Data Security: Many organisations often handle sensitive personal information such as financial records or donor details. A cyber security policy helps protect this information from unauthorised access and breaches.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with data protection laws, such as the Privacy Act 1988, reduces the risk of legal issues.
• Risk Mitigation: A cyber security policy helps identify and mitigate risks of threats such as phishing, scams and malicious software.
• Staff Training: Ensuring staff and volunteers are aware of best practices and their role in keeping the organisation safe.
• Policy Enforcement: Provides guidelines for the safe use of technology and the internet when using organisation assets.

This policy is used when setting up, maintaining, using any cyber media and in the event of a data breach.