Security Awareness

Security awareness is knowledge and attitudeof two-factor authentication
members of an organization possess regardingOther computer security concerns, including malware,
protection of the physical and information assets ofphishing, social engineering, etc.
that organization. Many organizations require formalWorkplace security, including building access, wearing
security awareness training for all employees whenof security badges, reporting of incidents, forbidden
they take up sensitive assignments and, in somearticles, etc.
cases, periodically thereafter.Consequences of failure to properly protect
Topics covered in security awareness training include:information, including potential loss of employment,
The nature of sensitive material and physical assetseconomic consequences to the firm, damage to
they may come in contact with, such as trade secrets,individuals whose private records are divulged, and
privacy concerns and government classifiedpossible civil and criminal penalties
informationBeing Security Aware means you understand that
Employee and contractor responsibilities in handlingthere is the potential for some people to deliberately or
sensitive information, including review of employeeaccidentally steal, damage, or misuse the data that is
nondisclosure agreementsstored within our computer systems and through out
Requirements for proper handling of sensitive materialour organization. Therefore, it would be prudent to
in physical form, including marking, transmission, storagesupport the assets of our institution (information,
and destructionphysical, and personal) by trying to stop that from
Proper methods for protecting sensitive information onhappening.
computer systems, including password policy and use