Overview

Information Security for the Business in South Africa is a quick and easy read aimed at managers and business owners in South Africa. We explore some of the major issues that surround the safe guarding of business information and data and present some ideas on how to reduce the risks associated with cybercrime. While the book looks at various South African laws, the principles presented in this book are applicable to any business in the world. We look at the implications of non-compliance with the new POPI act and the damage that can be caused by cybercrime along with employees that have malicious intent. We also look at how to perform a basic RISK assessment and see how to incorporate some of the more common controls to reduce the risk to the business. You will discover what a good security awareness training program should include so that you can have the best success in reducing the risks that your business deals with on a daily basis.