Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, 4th Edition

IT Security Policy Framework

Because cyberspace cannot continue to flourish without some assurances of user security, several laws now require organizations to keep personal data private. Businesses cannot operate effectively on an Internet where anyone can steal their data, making IT security crucial to any organization’s ability to survive. This section introduces an IT security policy framework, which consists of policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines that reduce risks and threats.

Request for Comments (RFC) 1087: Ethics and the Internet

IAB Statement of Policy

The Internet is a national facility, of which the utility is largely a consequence of its wide availability and accessibility. Irresponsible use of this critical resource ...