/EINPresswire.com/This week sees the end of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an initiative by the Department of Homeland Security. The campaign runs under the motto Stop. Think. Connect. aiming to raise awareness amongst individuals and organizations about cybercrime.
IT Governance Ltd, the global leader in ISO 27001 information, standards, books and tools, is amongst the organisations that have supported the National Cyber Security Awareness Month by launching their own ‘Stop. Think. Connect.’ campaign in the USA. IT Governance supports individuals and organizations alike by making them aware of the cyber threats that surround them, offering practical advice as to what measures should be taken. The company offers a range of practical cyber security publications and other products on its US website: www.itgovernanceusa.com.
According to the Homeland Security website, the fourth week of October highlights strategies that small and medium sized business owners can use to bolster their own cyber security defences. The greatest risk to all businesses is likely to be the result of cyber crime. The Internet is ingrained into modern society and businesses must ensure that they have robust systems and networks. Staff must be adequately trained in their responsibility in regards to information security.
Organizations will benefit from reading the whitepaper on cyber security which can be downloaded for IT Governance’s website here http://www.itgovernanceusa.com/cyber-security.aspx. This paper, written by experts, explains best practice approaches to implementing information security in any organization.
Alan Calder, CEO of IT Governance, comments, “In the information economy, the confidentiality, availability and integrity of corporate information assets and intellectual property are vitally important to ensure the long-term success of organizations. Therefore, the board is responsible for the organizational information security. Senior staff must do whatever it takes to fight cybercrime or they put their business at risk. “
Every organization that uses information technology should consider adopting the ISO/IEC 27001 standard (www.itgovernanceusa.com/product/26.aspx). ISO/IEC 27001 is the only internationally recognized cyber security management standard for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It helps businesses create a best in class ISMS which can be independently audited and certified. Creating an ISO 27001 compliant ISMS will assist any organization in meeting the information security-related regulatory compliance requirements including the FISMA, BLBA, HIPPA and PIPEDA.
IT Governance offers solutions to implementing ISO/IEC 27001 ranging from information security publications (www.itgovernanceusa.com/category/360.aspx) through to ISO 27001 ISMS documentation toolkits (www.itgovernanceusa.com/category/145.aspx) which make achieving compliance easier.
Visit www.itgovernanceusa.com for additional information or contact IT Governance’s customer service team toll free on 1 877 317 3454 or via email servicecenter@itgovernanceusa.com.
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IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is ‘non-geek’, approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk.
