INFORMATION SECURITY POLICIES
"RUsecure"

Interactive Email and Internet Security Policies

The pages are an extract from the RUsecure Information Security Policy Suite. The policies themselves are provided in a choice of two formats: a PDF/MS-Word policy document, or an interactive searchable online edition, with similarities to this page.

For more information, visit the The IT Security Policy Directory.




Giving Information when Ordering Goods on Internet

The use of a credit or debit card to purchase goods on the Internet is becoming widespread, with an increased risk of theft and potential security breaches.

To view the related Policy click here   Policy 030313

  • Confidential organisation credit card details (PIN numbers & account details) may be compromised during transmission.
  • Passing credit card details to unknown third parties on the Internet compromises security.

There are multiple Key Actions providing safeguards against this Information Security Issue. These are available in the registered version of RUSecure™.

  • Lost or stolen credit card numbers may be posted and used on the Internet.

There are 2 Key Actions providing safeguards against this Information Security Issue. These are available in the registered version of RUSecure™.

  • Where the security safeguards of the organisation running the Web server are in doubt, any confidential information posted to their Web site may be maliciously or inadvertently exposed.

There is 1 Key Action providing safeguards against this Information Security Issue. These are available in the registered version of RUSecure™.

 

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