Create policies and procedures for information security Install and activate software and hardware firewalls on all your business networks Develop a plan for disasters and information security incidents

Identify and control who has access to your business information. Conduct Background Checks. Require individual user accounts for each employee. Create policies and procedures for information security Install and activate software and hardware firewalls on all your business networks Develop a plan for disasters and information security incidents

Develop a plan for what immediate actions you will take in case of a fire, medical emergency, burglary, or natural disaster.The plan should include the following:•

Roles and Responsibilities. This includes who makes the decision to initiate recovery procedures and who will be the contact with appropriate law enforcement personnel.• What to do with your information and information systems in case of an incident. This includes shutting down or locking computers, moving to aback up site, physically removing important documents, etc.•

Who to call in case of an incident. This should include how and when to contact senior executives, emergency personnel, cybersecurity professionals,legal professionals, service providers, or insurance providers. Be sure to include relevant contact information in the plan.Many states have “notification laws,” requiring you to notify customers if there is a possibility any of their information was stolen, disclosed, or other wise lost.

Make sure you know the laws for your area and include relevant information in your plans.Include when to notify appropriate authorities. If there is a possibility that any personal information, intellectual property, or other sensitive information was stolen, you should contact your local police department to file a report.In addition, you may want to contact your local FBI office [DoJ15].

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