Homework: Security Awareness
Company Description (Tech Lopes)
Tech Lopes delivers expert level IT support. We handle both software and hardware issues, as well as general maintenance and IT consultation. We have IT experts ready to provide assistance and results on data recovery, hardware repair, virus removal, and general IT support. We work with all brands of computers, smartphones and tablets in relation to both hardware and software.
Mission:
Our mission is to provide fast, expert level IT Support and educate our customers on simple IT solutions.
Vision:
Our vision is to become the most reliable IT Support Company for consumers, and small businesses.
Task
Create an Information Security Strategy Plan. Use the following outline. For each section use the heading provided and address each bulleted point.
IS Mission Statement
i. Explain why you are creating this plan and what the security department hopes to achieve for the business by its implementation.
Introduction
ii. Explain how this document will set priorities for the entire organization and provide standards and guidelines for reducing risk associated with computing environments.
Governance
iii. Explain what Information Technology roles your organization has (CIO, CISO, CISSO, etc.) and their descriptions and responsibilities. Who is leading the efforts outlined in this plan?
Strategic Objectives
iv. Outline strategic objectives that define where your organization needs to be to effectively manage security risks to its information assets such as:
• Data Loss Prevention
• Risk Management
• Crisis and Security Incident Management
Key Initiatives
v. Expound upon programs that can be implemented to meet your strategic objectives. Include a description of each, and explain what objectives the program enables as well as its key benefits.
vi. Example: Initiative 1 - Information Security Awareness Training
• Enables Objectives - Data loss prevention, improved security of system and network services, proactive risk management and crisis and security incident management
Description - Make available information security awareness training, which serves to inform employees of their responsibilities for protecting the information in their care. To further engage the user community, the security office will work to develop a variety of information-sharing forums to include electronic and live mediums.
Key Benefits
i. Better awareness of security threats and their impact on information assets
ii. Fewer security incidents
iii. Common knowledge for all staff
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.