Some simple rules to follow for online and data security:

Stopline has been doing some really interesting work in the cyber security space and we wanted to share some simple rules from a recent cyber incident response we were involved in. The list is only 5 points and is no way meant to be exhaustive but if you follow these simple steps you will be following in the right direction.

There are many other rules that can be identified and followed to ensure the cyber security is maintained but the following is a short list for you:

·       Always be aware of who you are emailing and if needed recheck the email address rather than automatically replying to a known email account;

·       Ensure that you have intrusion detection set up and monitoring your network;

·       Make sure there is actually someone (a person) tasked to monitor any activity which is being flagged and action that activity;

·       Use two factor authentication when accessing sensitive information, for example banking, online data services and the like;

·       Ensure that all end points in your network (PC, notebooks, laptops, iPads and phones) are all actively synchronising to the antivirus software and the antivirus software is updated regularly; and

·       Lastly, make sure that network firewalls and other security hardware and software is patched and always up to date.

If you would like to know more about cyber security and how to protect yourself please let us know..

Andrew McLeish

Andrew McLeish is the CEO and Managing Director of Stopline Pty Ltd, Australia’s first dedicated whistleblower hotline service, and the Founder of Make a Report Pty Ltd, a secure, cloud-based reporting and case management platform. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate governance, whistleblower reporting, and workplace investigations, Andrew is a nationally recognised authority in integrity services and compliance.

Since Stopline was founded in 2001, Andrew has led the delivery of whistleblower services to over 500 organisations across government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors, managing thousands of confidential disclosures each year. Drawing on over two decades of insight and client feedback, Andrew designed and built the Make a Report platform to align with key legislative requirements - such as the Corporations Act, Public Interest Disclosure Act, and the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 - as well as national and international standards including AS 8001:2021 – Fraud and Corruption Control, ISO 37001 – Anti-Bribery Management Systems, and ISO 37002 – Whistleblowing Management Systems.

He is a trusted advisor to boards, executives, and compliance leaders, known for his practical, ethical, and strategic approach to addressing complex matters involving misconduct, fraud, and corporate wrongdoing.

https://www.stopline.com.au
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