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System security guidelines
Business organisations understand that their information systems and networks can be affected by both internal and external risks. As a result, companies develop guidelines to safeguard the security of their information systems and networks.
These guidelines are directed at the organisation’s operators and users to develop an awareness of the risks and an understanding that security failures may significantly harm systems and networks, paramount to their core business.
IT managers are responsible for the configuration of, and available updates for, their system, and the development of good practices that they can implement to enhance security.
Employees are accountable (in a manner appropriate to their individual roles) for the security of their information systems and networks.
System security policies may include safeguards for:
- confidentiality of information
- integrity of data
- assets
- efficient and appropriate use
- system availability
The diagram below shows the components of the Policy and Supporting Standards for the Department of Education’s (DET) Information Security Policy. It sets out the principles and supporting standards for managing information assets within the Department.
The Acceptable Use Policy is the one you see when you access your DET email.
Swinburne University has some excellent Information Technology Policies. You can find it at: http://www.its.swinburne.edu.au/about/policy/ 
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