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.




'Out of the Box' Web Browser Issues

Web browser software and e-mail software are new paths through an organisation's security shield which could be exploited by an intruder. The security issues are in the areas of Cookies, Java applets, JavaScript, ActiveX controls and viruses. The use of a firewall may be unable to protect you from attack via malicious code activated by your web browser.

To view the related Policy click here   Policy 030314

  • Where viruses, Trojan applications and malicious code are able to penetrate your defences and activated by your Web browser, serious damage may result.

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

  • Confidential data may be stored and accessed through a cookie saved on your PC and accessed by a Web site whilst you are browsing - likely without your knowledge.

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

 

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