Responsible for information

Responsible for Information
This course is for users who handle information
and need to process, store and share this
information in a secure manner. It will help
improve your knowledge and understanding of
information security.
The course is divided into six topics:
Definition of information and information
security
Protecting and sharing information
Information in the workplace
Working on the move
Staying safe online
Fraud
It is recommended that you work through the
course from start to finish, although you can
complete the course in stages if you prefer.

Definition of information and
information security

Information is vital to your business. Without information the
business cannot function. Therefore, it is necessary to
protect and safeguard information, in particular confidential
and sensitive information.

What is information security
and why do you need it?

Definition of information and information security
What is information?
Information is something that has meaning. But what is the meaning of information and
information security?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines Information as: Facts provided or learned about
something or someone. The imparting of knowledge in general.
The practice of protecting information is information security.
The ISO/IEC 27002 defines Information security as: The preservation of confidentiality,
integrity and availability of information; in addition, other properties, such as authenticity,
accountability, non-repudiation, and reliability can also be involved.
Information must be protected when transmitted, stored and during processing.

The ISO/IEC 13335 standard defines the confidentiality, integrity
and availability properties of information security as detailed
below:
Confidentiality: the property that information is not made
available or disclosed to unauthorised individuals, entities, or
processes
Integrity: the property of safeguarding the accuracy and
completeness of assets
Availability: the property of being accessible and usable upon
demand by an authorised entity
Information security definitions

The importance of information security
The processing, storing and retrieval of information is critical to the success of a business.
In the wake of their most serious breach, only 21% of businesses implemented additional
staff training and communications to protect against the human risk in cyber security. 20% of
businesses took no actions to prevent and protect their organisations from further breaches.
65% of large firms detected a cyber security breach or attack during 2016. 25% of these
experienced a breach at least once a month.
Meanwhile, the average total cost to a small business of its information breaches over 2016
was £3,480.
Only 35% of Britons are following the latest advice from Government to use strong passwords
made up of three random words.
These slides will provide an introduction to information security concepts.

Protecting and Sharing
Information

Protecting and sharing information
Accessing information
All information needs to be accessible when required, with unauthorised access and
modification prevented. In addition, sensitive information needs to be kept secure and
confidential.
Information has different classifications, some information may be sensitive or confidential,
other types of information could be unclassified. The products and services supplied by a
company would be unclassified (for public consumption).
However, the formula to manufacture the product would need to be protected, for example a
soft drink formula and ingredients, or the chemical design of a drug. These would be
considered the intellectual property of a business.

 People: Culture and attributes, skills and training, organisation, roles and responsibilities
 Processes: Ensure applications, architecture and infrastructure components are correctly
identified, recorded and documented. These components need to be installed and
configured correctly, updated, monitored and recorded. The necessary security controls
and mechanisms also need to be implemented
 Technology: Ensure the necessary procedures, standards and regulatory requirements
are correctly defined, documented, published, implemented, monitored and recorded. An
ongoing improvement process should also be implemented. This will provide a
mechanism to allow the organisation to develop and improve further
People, processes and technology
People, processes and technology are important components of information security. Through
recognition, identification and implementation, these controls will improve the organisation’s
ability to mitigate information security risks. Each component consists of a number of
attributes as detailed below:

Information is vital to your business. You need to
protect and safeguard confidential and sensitive
information.

Types of information at work
Take a look at the three types of information you may find in your business:
 Customer information is information about customers, such as their company name,
contact name, business address, telephone number or bank account details. It may also
include order details. Some of this information is sensitive (for example, medical records
or sexual orientation). All information about people needs to be treated with care
 Intellectual property includes trade secrets, a formula, design, instrument, patents,
products, industrial or design rights, these need to be protected. Other types of
intellectual property also exist including, copyrights, trademarks and trade dress.
However, these would not normally need to be kept confidential
 Business and operational information may include standard operational processes such
as stock control and management, invoicing, purchasing, processing customer orders,
manufacturing and production processes

Why information is critical to your
business
Without information your business simply cannot
function, it’s the lifeblood of the organisation.
Information is an asset, just like your customers,
property, materials, equipment, stock or money. It
enables the business to deliver its goods or services
to your customers. Therefore, you need to protect
customer information, intellectual property (IP),
business transactions (stock and orders) and
operational processes and procedures.
Businesses store, process and transfer customer
information every day. This may include confidential
payment information from debit or credit cards.
Organisations are required by law to protect customer
payment card information as detailed in the Payment
Card Industry Data Security Standard PCI-DSS.

Information comes in many types
and formats.

Where is information physically located?
Information can be electronically stored, processed and transferred by various mechanisms
and devices. These physical devices store or transfer the information detailed on the
previous two slides. A user requires a physical device to access, store and transfer this
information. These devices come in different formats as detailed below:
 Laptops and notebooks
 Workstations
 Smartphones
 Tablets and PDAs
 Storage devices (hard drives and USB pens)
 Servers
 Networks (during information transfer)
 Cloud
Information can also be stored physically in the form of paper documents.

Information is located across businesses and
contained in different file formats and stored on
physical devices. The list below identifies the files,
software and applications used to create, manage,
manipulate, retrieve or delete information:
 User files (documents, presentations,
spreadsheets, images and sounds)
 Emails (stored on the company network and on
internet based services)
 Websites including social media (Twitter and
Facebook)
 Databases (personnel, customers, stock and
inventory databases)
 Metadata (data about data)
 Smartphone applications (mapping software)
 Applications (word processors, CRM and
document management systems)
Logical location of information

Different information has different classifications. The Information Asset Owner (IAO) of the
business would normally be responsible for assigning a classification to the information based
on the organisation’s information classification system.
The following list provides examples of different information classifications:
 Very High Sensitivity or Secret
 Intellectual property critical to the success of the business
 Medical records, sexual orientation or political views
 Employee salaries or remuneration packages
 Customer payment information such as credit card details
 Highly Sensitive or Confidential
 Personnel records, financial records or profit margins
 Medium Sensitivity or Restricted
 Business processes
 Low Sensitivity or Unclassified
 Publicly allowed finance information (annual returns)
 Retail prices, goods or services provided
Classifying information

How you handle information is very important. Your
customers have entrusted their information to you.
If you misuse or lose personal information it could
cause serious harm or distress to people.

If business information is compromised
either through deliberate (internal or
external) or accidental (internal) threats,
serious consequences to the future
operation of the business may be affected.
This may be permanent or at least long-
term. Information compromised either
through loss, leakage or theft could destroy
a company’s financial position, therefore
damaging the reputation of the business.
Customers may no longer trust the
business.
When information is not
handled carefully

Whatever type of information you create or
handle, you are entrusted to look after it.
Information is your responsibility.
You are responsible for all of the following:
 Information about yourself
 Information about your organisation
 Information about your colleagues
 Information about your customers
Information and you

Responsible for Information
Think about how quickly, and in how many
different ways, you share information on a daily
basis.

Take a look at how you can work more efficiently simply by effective information sharing.
Claire’s team has just started a new project
with a customer to design and build
environmentally-friendly office buildings.
Claire’s company is acting as project
managers.
Due to recent organisational changes,
Claire’s team doesn’t have the details of the
necessary environment constraints for the
area and a full survey of the plot. This means
the team will have to complete a survey and
obtain the necessary environmental
information. This takes a lot of time and
resources.
It’s important to share

Take a look at how you can work more efficiently and effectively through simple information
sharing.
Claire meets Simon, who works at a local
architect firm, and discovers he has worked
with other organisations on previous projects
with similar requirements. He already has
details of the required components to
complete an environmentally-friendly office
build.
Simon checks with his line manager that the
information can be shared and then sends it
to Claire’s team.
It’s important to share

Clearly, information sharing can be hugely beneficial. For example:
Consider the outcomes
 Time and money are saved
It would take significant time and resources to gather the required information. By re-
using previous information, Claire’s project is ahead of schedule
Previous research is given new value
Simon and his team are pleased that the work that they previously carried out continues
to have value. This is motivational and underlines the importance of their daily work
 Relationships are built
Simon and Claire’s information sharing has strengthened the relationship between the
two companies, should they need to collaborate in the future. In short, they have
established a firm connection based on productive information sharing

It is crucial to respect the information that you share, as it can affect people in many ways.
I’m Julie. I had to
take time off
work for a
medical
emergency. I
was off work for
two weeks, so
had to provide
hospital and
doctor’s notes.
I’m Tom. I
helped with the
filing. I
mentioned
Julie’s condition
to my good
friend John. He
had the same
condition last
year.
I’m so mortified
that everyone
knows about my
condition. I
never wanted it
out in the open
and feel like
everyone is
talking about me
I’m Julie’s line
manager,
Harmeet. I
helped Julie
back into work
and passed on
the medical
information that
Julie gave me.
I’m Alex, the
welfare officer. I
dealt with the
information that
Julie’s line
manager gave
me. I asked Tom
to help me with
the filing as he’s
new to the
department.
I’m Arup. My
friend Emma
happens to work
with Julie. We
talked about
Julie’s condition
and I passed on
my sympathies
through her. I
know how
difficult the
condition is to
deal with.
Share with care

Before sharing information, consider the following actions:
Think Check Share
Think, check, share
 Think
 What's the information about?
 Is this information sensitive?
 Who am I giving this information to?
 What is it going to be used for?
 Do I have permission to share this information?
 Is it legal to share?
 Am I only sharing what I need to?
 Check
Check if the information that you want to share is in line with your organisation's policy.
 Share
If you've analysed and checked the information you should be in a position to share it.

Security is important. Look at the example here.
Considering security
Joy has been asked to send photocopies of
some work contracts to Iain in another
department. These contain personal
information including salary details. She puts
the copies in an envelope and places it in the
office post tray for next day delivery.
Three days later, Iain calls Joy to say he has
not received the contracts. Joy lets him know
that she will look into it. Since she sent it by
regular post, there is no way she can track it,
so she sends another copy immediately, this
time through recorded delivery.
Iain receives the second set of contracts the
next day. The first envelope never reached
him and Joy never thought to mention the loss
to anybody else.

Security is important. Look at the example here.
What went wrong?
Joy should have reported the loss and should
have chosen a secure method to send the
information.
Joy made a few important mistakes. The
people whose contracts were lost in the post
would have been upset to find out their
personal details were mislaid and ultimately it
may have had more serious consequences.
Always make sure you check your
organisation’s policy on how to share
information securely.

Sharing needs to be done securely. Check
your organisation’s policy. If in doubt, ask.

Let’s recap the key points:
Information is vital to your business
Information can come in many types and
formats
You need to protect it
You need to be able to share information
according to your organisation’s policy
Sharing information can have huge benefits,
if done correctly
Mishandling information can cause harm
and distress
Think and check before you share
Summary

Whatever your business or work environment
looks like, you are responsible for protecting
information.

The workplace can contain many information risks.
Risks in the workplace
Information in the workplace
Passwords on post-it notes
Passwords should never be shared or left on display. Passwords
ensure that only the right people have access to information.

Someone without a pass
This applies if your organisation requires the wearing of passes.
This person is not wearing a pass. It is important that passes are
visible while in the workplace. They are a clear indicator that the
wearer is authorised to be there.

Messy desk
If your desk is a mess you could accidentally leave sensitive
information on display and then not notice if it went missing.

Sensitive information left on walls
Some information should not be left visible. When you are finished
with whiteboards, flipcharts and meeting rooms you should make
sure that all the information is removed.

An unlocked computer
This computer has been left unlocked. Make sure you lock your
computer when it is unattended to prevent unauthorised access.
This protects the information and safeguards you from blame if
the computer is misused while you are away.

Sharing passwords
There is a tendency to share passwords in the workplace because
of trust and familiarity between members of staff. Don't share
passwords with other people because of the information related
risks.

Make sure you protect and dispose of
information correctly.

Consider the example below:
Therese's boss, Justin, works remotely in the
field conducting water surveys. Today he
needs some specific client information before
his site visits. He contacts Therese and asks
her to send him the information.
Therese knows that to externally log onto the
organisation's intranet involves a long
registration process, so she emails the
spreadsheet containing the client information
to Justin's work and personal email account.
Cutting corners

Therese receives a call on her mobile phone
from her neighbour downstairs. She has
limited mobile reception in the office, so she
walks outside to take the call.
Without thinking, she leaves her computer
unlocked. The client information she has
been working on is still open.
Cutting corners

Her neighbour informs her that water seems
to be leaking from a pipe in her kitchen and
has started to trickle through to his ceiling. As
she is about to leave to go home, she
remembers she has left documents by the
printer and asks her colleague Alice to pick
them up for her.
Alice happily obliges, but doesn't realise that
she hasn't collected all the printed
documents. These get left by the printer and
eventually get thrown in the recycling bin by
the cleaners.
Cutting corners

Consider the outcomes
What are the possible consequences of Therese’s actions?
The email to her colleague could be intercepted on the internet
Never use personal email accounts for sending sensitive work-related information, such as
customer details. Personal email accounts are not secure
Anyone could access or look at the information on her computer
Get into the habit of locking your computer whenever you leave your desk
Anyone could read the documents if they are left lying around
Never leave sensitive information lying around
Throwing sensitive documents in a waste bin is not a secure method of disposal
Always keep sensitive information secure - even when you are disposing of it

Jane manages a team of employees that devises surveys and collects public survey data.
Take a look at how an unexpected data loss affected her most recent project:
"Last Friday one of my key team members left
to take a job elsewhere. This created more of
an impact than I could have imagined.
This particular employee had undertaken a
complex survey on customer feedback but,
unfortunately, he had stored all the project
information and results on the personal drive
of his laptop. As is customary, the information
on the computer was deleted when he left.
As a result, the information the team had
researched and created is now lost
permanently. This is a real blow to our current
project."
The impact of information loss

So what are the immediate and potential consequences of this loss of information?
Business
"My biggest immediate worry is the overall
financial cost and extra staff time needed for
repeating the project. Losing information
never looks good, and asking our customers
to repeat their feedback will also affect how
they view the organisation.“
Personal
"I was about to take some annual leave, but
now I will need to cover the additional work of
re-creating this information. I'm worried about
being able to meet the project deadlines and
the overall quality of the final report. This is
going to affect my reputation within the
organisation."
The impact of information loss

Confidential and sensitive information needs to
be kept secure, with unauthorised access and
modification prevented. However, it also needs
to be available when required.

Consider the following example. Jennie has left work in a hurry to go to a doctor’s
appointment. What has gone wrong?
Jennie is leaving the office in a hurry to get to
a doctor’s appointment. As she leaves, she
sees a man heading into the office that she
doesn’t recognise. Instinctively she holds
open the door for him assuming that he must
be a member of staff.
Once Jennie has attended her appointment,
she heads back to the office. Unfortunately, in
her rush to leave early, she forgot to take her
security pass with her.
As she is rummaging through her handbag,
the receptionist buzzes her in. Jennie
gratefully heads back to her desk.
Opening the door to risk

What are the possible consequences of Jennie’s actions?
 Poor security could have exposed the organisation to risks
By ignoring the security procedures and letting an unknown person into the office, Jennie
and the receptionist are exposing the organisation and their colleagues to risks. Jennie
should have challenged the stranger rather than hold the door open for him. The
receptionist should have checked that Jennie was a member of staff before allowing her to
enter the building
Personal safety for all employees could have been at risk
In extreme cases there is a chance that a stranger who has gained access to the building
could cause physical harm to employees or even pose a terrorist threat. Never put colleagues
at risk. Make sure you remain vigilant, challenge the presence of strangers and never provide
unauthorised access
Equipment or belongings could have been stolen
It’s possible that the stranger could have stolen office equipment or personal belongings. This
could lead to a financial loss for the organisation and the affected individuals. Equipment can
also store sensitive information that could find its way into the public domain
Facing the consequences

Whatever your work environment, you are
responsible for protecting information
The workplace is full of potential risks -
know where they are
Dispose of information correctly
Make security your priority
Think about security and availability
Summary

What are the benefits of working on the move?
Working on the move can give you
greater flexibility than working in an office
environment.
This in turn can lead to a better work/life
balance and increased flexibility with your
personal life.
Working on the move means you can
make better use of your time to make you
more efficient and productive.
Technology means you can now keep in
touch with your colleagues and customers
more easily when you are away from the
office.
Working on the move works
Working on the move

Before you take information out of a secure
environment, ask yourself these four
questions:
What information am I taking?
Am I allowed to take it?
Am I familiar with my organisation’s
guidance on carrying information?
Is it stored securely?
Think before you leave
Working on the move

When working outside of the traditional office space, information immediately becomes more
vulnerable. So take extra care to avoid unnecessary risks.
Check before you leave
Check you haven’t left anything behind when you leave. In
particular USB pens, documents or your laptop. Check again.
Different places mean different risks
Working on the move

Working on the move
Work tidily
Work tidily and with care. Ensure no information is on display.

Working on the move
Be vigilant
Make sure your laptop screen is not visible to others. The same
applies to your mobile phone/smartphone or other mobile devices.

Working on the move
Avoid discussing sensitive details
Avoid discussing anything sensitive where people might overhear.
Pay attention to who is around you.

Working on the move
Remove your pass
Make sure you remove your pass when you leave work.

Even work-related environments pose risks to information security. Consider this example:
Disclosing sensitive information
Working on the move
Richard is attending a conference in London.
It's lunchtime and he has just bumped into old
colleagues. Richard starts discussing a new
project he is working on - the development of
a new product for the healthcare sector. He
also starts discussing some of the medical
data of patients.
The project is a new initiative for Richard. He
has provided a lot of detail to his old
colleagues and their company may be able to
supply some of the components for the new
product.

Even work-related environments pose risks to information security. Consider this example:
Disclosing sensitive information
Working on the move
Behind them, some other attendees are also
eating. One of them works for a competitor
and is very interested in the new product
Richard is developing for his company. The
private confidential patient information was
also overheard.

The unfortunate consequences
Working on the move
As you can see below, Richard’s lack of judgement has consequences:
Legal
There could be legal consequences if the fairness of the supplier selection process is
jeopardised. Also, discussing confidential patient information with unauthorised people is a
breach of the Data Protection Act. Remember, once information becomes public, it becomes
impossible to control
Reputation
Richard has put both his own reputation and that of his organisation on the line. Remember,
more than one reputation is at stake when confidential information is disclosed
Commercial
By discussing commercially sensitive information openly, Richard has given an unfair
advantage to a supplier. This could make it harder for his organisation to get the best deal
possible

Always report lost or missing information
immediately to your manager. The
consequences of trying to hide a loss can be
far worse.

You might feel that your own home is the most secure environment of all. However, you still
need to consider the risks.
Working from home
Working on the move
 Document disposal: Don’t throw sensitive or confidential documents into the bin. Dispose
of paper documents just as securely as you would in the office
 Documents lying around: Get into the habit of keeping information discreet. Don’t just
leave things lying around for others to see
 Mobile phone: When dealing with sensitive information over the phone, just be aware of
who might overhear, purposely or not
 Protecting information: If possible, sensitive business should not be conducted using
personal laptops or home computers. A company laptop with all the necessary security
controls should be used. If required, confidential and commercially sensitive documents
should be password protected and the laptop hard drive encrypted. Also consider
protecting USB pens, password protect documents, or use encrypted pens
 Insecure networks: Web-based email accounts are particularly risky. Avoid using personal
email addresses to send confidential company information. Always check your
organisation’s policies. Connect to the business network using a Virtual Private Network
(VPN). If using a wireless network ensure a minimum of Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
with a good security key

Working on the move offers benefits and
risks
Consider the risks before you leave a
secure environment
Don’t discuss sensitive information where
you can be overheard
Accidentally disclosing sensitive
information can have serious operational,
reputational, legal and commercial
consequences
Report lost or missing information
immediately
Information needs to be protected when
working from home
Summary
Working on the move

The internet is an amazing tool and increasingly important to our daily lives. Like any other
field, however, it is not without risk. A growing number of criminals use it to commit cyber
crime and to exploit others.
"I hack into private email accounts to
obtain personal or business information.
I'm particularly interested in obtaining a
company’s intellectual property to sell to
other businesses or building fake
profiles in order to steal a person’s
identity."
Things are not always as they seem
Staying safe online
"I pretend to be someone else on
Facebook. This may help me trick you
into handing over sensitive company
information. I may be a competitor or
employed by a competitor to obtain
information."

"I send millions of spam emails
designed to trick you into handing over
money. I may also target particular
individuals in your business (spear
phishing) that may be of interest."
Staying safe online
"I contract my services to foreign
companies who wish to steal
information from UK companies in order
to gain a competitive advantage. I write
malware that can be used to steal
information from your business including
intellectual property.”

"When I disagree with your business
operations, products or services, I try to
disrupt the operation of the business by
attacking and shutting down your
website."
Staying safe online
"I used to smuggle drugs, now I make
more money trading stolen credit card
details on the internet."

Millions of spam emails are sent to business
email addresses every month, online crime
makes more money than the illegal drugs
trade and online ID theft is the fastest
growing ID crime. The overall cost to the UK
economy from cyber crime is £27 billion per
year.

Despite the security precautions taken by your organisation, emails can still pose a threat.
Email threats
Staying safe online
The sender (From)
Look at the sender’s email address. Ask yourself these
questions:
•Do I know this person?
•Is this their usual email address?
•Be aware, spammers attempt to send email using your
legitimate friends, colleagues or family email
addresses. They may have obtained these email
addresses from contact lists using malware installed on
their computers

Email threats
Staying safe online
Subject
You should always give your emails meaningful subject
lines, and expect to receive the same. Ask yourself
these questions:
•Does this email subject look unusual? (for instance, it
uses a zero instead of an O)
•Are there spelling mistakes?
•Is there excessive punctuation?
Out of the ordinary or poorly written subject lines may
hint at a fraudulent or spam email.

Email threats
Staying safe online
Links
Be wary of links in emails. Links can easily be
disguised and may take you to malicious websites.

Spam, fraudulent and malware infected emails are sent every day, to both work and personal
email addresses. Consider this example.
A dangerous email
Staying safe online
It's Friday morning and Colm logs on to his
computer. He receives an email telling him
that his inbox is full. The email asks him to
click on the link to upgrade his mailbox.
Colm clicks the link and several browser
windows open, none of which seem to be
related to the link. He closes the windows but
now his PC seems slower. He phones the IT
helpdesk and goes to a meeting.
When Colm returns to work, most of the
computers in his office are playing up, the
phones are ringing and no one can log in. He
overhears that a virus has seriously infected
the network.

So what are the consequences of Colm’s actions, and what lessons can you learn from his
mistake?
A simple click
By simply clicking on a link, Colm downloaded a piece of malware from the internet, which
then spread across the network and infected the office computer systems
Remember: unexpected emails, particularly from unknown senders, should always be treated
suspiciously.
Massive disruption
The malware was difficult to remove and many staff were unable to work for several days,
costing the business thousands of pounds and disrupting critical services
Remember: if you are not sure about an email you have received, get in touch with your IT
contact, support company or IT department to have it checked.
Consequences and lessons
Staying safe online

So what are the consequences of Colm’s actions, and what lessons can you learn from his
mistake?
Reputational damage
The business was unable to supply goods to its customers for several days. This affected the
reputation of the business. Some customers even moved to new suppliers
Remember: if you suspect malware is attacking your computer, don't try to cover it up. Report
it immediately to avoid any further damage.
Report it
Colm was embarrassed by his mistake and mortified about the damage that had been
caused
Remember: internet links within emails and documents can easily be marked or made to
appear legitimate. Criminals often use this method to trick people into visiting websites where
they can exploit them or unknowingly download malware.
Consequences and lessons
Staying safe online

There are plenty of things you can do to avoid being caught out by threats on the internet.
Top web tips
Staying safe online
Think carefully when entering personal or
financial information over the internet. Try to
make sure you are certain that the website is
trustworthy. Look for a padlock and https
within the website address. If possible, verify
the site by validating the certificate. Click the
padlock to check the site is legitimate. The
website address should correspond to the
name of the organisation on the certificate.

Top web tips
Staying safe online
Use extra caution when using internet cafes,
public Wi-Fi or shared computers. When
you've finished, be sure to log out and take all
your information with you. Avoid entering
sensitive information when you are operating
in these areas.

Top web tips
Staying safe online
Use strong passwords (containing letters,
upper and lower case, numbers and
symbols), change them regularly and try not
to use the same password for different
accounts. This is the easiest way to help
protect your information. Do not share your
passwords with colleagues.

Top web tips
Staying safe online
It is worth checking the anti-malware software
on your computer is fully operational, running
and up to date. Also, install all the latest
updates on your computer. Configure
automatic updating to download, install and
reboot your computer. The computer should
also have a software firewall installed and a
hardware firewall built into a broadband
router. These security controls should already
be operational within your organisation.

Top web tips
Staying safe online
If you use a wireless router, check it is
password protected. Ideally, the wireless
router should be using a secure connection.
When working remotely always connect to
the office network using a secure connection,
especially in public areas using wireless
connectivity.

Top web tips
Staying safe online
Be careful when clicking on internet banners
and pop-ups, they could potentially download
malware.

Top web tips
Staying safe online
Be careful when clicking on links provided by
search engines, you could be taken to an
untrustworthy site.

Social networking is a great way to connect with people, share media and exchange
information and ideas. But be aware of the risks.
The positive side of social networking:
 You can make connections with communities of people with similar interests
 You can reconnect with old friends and meet new people
 You can share photos with your friends and family
 You can easily invite friends to meetings and parties
 You can share information and ideas
The potential risks of social networking:
 Your personal information may be easily available to others
 Your may expose sensitive company information
 You may lose control of your photos once they are on the internet
 Sites may be used to spread malware and malicious applications
The pros and cons of social networking
Staying safe online

Social media can be used to reach groups of people who do not respond through more
traditional methods of communication. Take a look at these two examples of how social media
can provide positive benefits to business.
Social media offers positive benefits to business
Staying safe online
Companies use cyber challenges and social
networking to promote careers in cyber
security. Some of the campaigns invite
applicants to solve a visual code posted on a
website, through advertisements on social
networking sites, blogs and forums. Those
who successfully crack the code are re-
directed to the agency's recruitment website.

Social media can be used to reach groups of people who do not respond through more
traditional methods of communication. Take a look at these two examples of how social media
can provide positive benefits to business.
Social media offers positive benefits to business
Staying safe online
The Transport for London Live Traffic
Camera feed provides still images from 177
CCTV cameras in key locations across the
capital. People are able to select a location
and view the CCTV images on Google Maps.
Google Maps provide images of, and
information on, restaurants and other
businesses. Images provide a location
description, date and timestamp, and are
refreshed at least every three minutes. This
can help the public plan their route through
London.

A social network page
Mervyn has added all these details to his profile. Would you walk
around with this information stuck to your back?
Spot the risks
Staying safe online

On holiday
Mervyn mentioned that he’s going on holiday for two weeks. This
implies his house is going to be left empty.
Spot the risks
Staying safe online

Conversations about work
It is not appropriate to discuss work issues on personal social
networking sites, you can never be sure who will read the
information and what they will use it for.
Spot the risks
Staying safe online

Public profile
This page is visible to the general public, not just Mervyn’s friends
and family. Make sure that you check your privacy settings
regularly as they can change without warning.
Spot the risks
Staying safe online

Work place is visible
It can be important not to advertise where you work and keep
personal and professional information separate.
Spot the risks
Staying safe online

Photos of an office party
Remember that photos uploaded to the internet are almost
impossible to remove and can quickly spread out of your control.
Spot the risks
Staying safe online

Although a tweet only has up to 140 characters, those few characters can still cause
reputational damage to both individuals and organisations. Consider this example.
Jason is at his desk and is tweeting about his
current project. Although the project is a high-
profile company one, he is tweeting that:
"nobody seems to know what they're doing
round here".
One of Jason's friends finds this tweet
amusing. He re-tweets and puts it in context.
He has 3,000 followers so the message
spreads quickly.
Jason deletes the tweet, but the information
has spread and has already been picked up
by the media. There is reputational damage
to the organisation and Jason's position
needs to be evaluated by his manager.
A tweeting disaster
Staying safe online

Don't underestimate the power of 140
characters.
As social networking continues to grow
dramatically, the reach and influence
continues to expand at an exponential rate.
The speed at which the internet virally
spreads information means you very
quickly lose control over anything you
post.
The consequences
Staying safe online

The internet has a lot to offer, don’t be afraid to use it
As the internet gets more advanced, so does internet crime
Email allows criminals an attack approach, so make sure you can spot the signs
If you suspect malware, get in touch with your IT company or department immediately
Minimise online risks by taking extra care, just as you would in real life
Social networking is great, but consider the impact of posting information. Do not post
confidential company data or personal sensitive information, such as your date of birth or
home address
Once information is on the internet, it is difficult to remove
Summary
Staying safe online

Fraud is a criminal activity where deception is
used for personal gain or to cause a loss.

The Fraud Act (2006) describes three ways in which fraud can be committed.
False representation
“As a director of a business
I manipulated the financial
accounts in order to
improve the company’s
earnings and reduce the
company expenditure. This
allowed me to sell the
company at a much greater
value.”
Accepting a bribe
“As an owner of a small
business I excluded VAT
income from invoices and
allocated VAT expenditure
on personal items, therefore
reducing my VAT payment.
Under the Value Added Tax
Act 1994 (section 72) I have
failed to disclose
information.”
Abuse of position
“As a company director I am
often consulted on decision
regarding suppliers.
Recently I blocked a
procurement decision to
appoint a new, more cost-
effective supplier. The CEO
of the existing supplier is
chairman of my golf club - I
didn’t want to upset him, as
I get a good deal on my
membership.”
Failure to disclose information
Fraud

The UK Fraud Costs Measurement Committee estimated in 2016 that fraud costs UK
businesses around £144 billion every year.
Fraud can prevent a business from growing, employing new staff and can reduce tax
payments. This impacts government services such as healthcare, education and social
benefits
Fraud can cause financial impact, reputational damage and reduce morale in a business
Money obtained by fraudsters is often used to fund organised crime and other serious crime
Impacts of fraud
Fraud

Fraud always involves three factors:
means, motive and opportunity.
The key to stopping fraud is to break the
‘fraud triangle’ by reducing the opportunity
for fraud, by having good internal controls
that are followed and by creating a culture
in which fraud is not tolerated.
A person’s motive is difficult to prevent, if
for example an employee is in debt, they
may have a motive to commit fraud.
However, an organisation that encourages
discussion of personnel matters could help
mitigate this issue. All personnel have the
means to commit to fraud.
Fraud triangle
Fraud

Fraudsters come in many guises: suppliers, customers, colleagues or hardened criminals. It is
important that you remain vigilant and can spot the signs of fraudulent behaviour.
A colleague I manage
claimed inflated expenses. I
spotted it because I always
scrutinise expense forms
before sending them off and
query them if necessary.
I spotted a fraudster when a
contractor submitted a
tender that was much lower
than the other submissions.
This made me suspicious.
I work for a finance invoice
factoring company and one
of our customers was
generating fresh-air
invoices.
Spot a fraudster
Fraud

You are vital in helping to detect
and prevent fraud. Always report
fraud.

Do
 Act quickly
 Document the details
 Report it
 Check your organisation’s policy
Do not
 Delay reporting
 Remove documentation
 Try to investigate it yourself
 Talk about it with colleagues or friends
 Approach or accuse individuals directly
What to do if you suspect fraud
Fraud

The Bribery Act (2010) imposes heavy penalties on individuals found guilty of bribery
offences, including both fines and imprisonment. You may be guilty of bribery whether or not
you’re aware that you have actually committed an offence. For more details, check your
organisation’s bribery policy.
Bribery Act
Fraud
Bribing another person
“I was worried that our
contract with a major
customer wouldn’t be
extended. I knew that the
head of finance is a huge
football fan so I offered him
the use of our corporate box
on cup final day. I hoped
this might improve our
relationship and increase
our chances for an
extension.”
Accepting a bribe
“An employee from one of
our competitors offered me
£5,000 to provide him with
documents containing
personal information about
our customers. I accepted,
as I need cash to pay off a
loan. I felt I deserved it as
I’ve been overlooked for
promotion several times.”
Bribing a foreign official
“I’m trying to expand my
business globally and have
been struggling to obtain
planning permission in one
country. I recently met a
senior official from this
country and he said he
could help ‘speed things up’
so I offered to pay him
£10,000 in return for his
assistance.”

Fraud is a criminal offence
Fraud can be committed by anyone
Report fraud immediately
Fraud damages your ability to deliver
goods or services
Fraud can damage your reputational
image
We all have a role to play in preventing
and detecting fraud
Summary
Fraud

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