We held an in-house study session, and I’d like to introduce it. The theme was “Basics of Security.” The session was led by Chicken Kiwi from Team 0.
During this study session, we learned about the risks involved when a security incident occurs and the basic measures that can be taken during daily work to prevent such incidents.
The session followed this flow:
The necessity of security
・Potential issues
・The five key principles of information security
・Security measures implemented by Dandelions
・Information security quiz
・Session Overview
The Necessity of Security
Here, we studied the necessity of security measures and the social, legal, and moral impacts on the company in case an incident occurs. We explored how security is crucial for maintaining the integrity and reputation of the company.
Potential Issues
In this part, we learned about possible security risks from actual case studies. We discussed not only the impact on the company from attacks but also the legal responsibilities of the company and management when security measures are insufficient, as well as how it can affect relationships between companies.
The Five Key Principles of Information Security
From the security guidelines published by IPA (Information-technology Promotion Agency), we learned about the key security measures individuals should take. We primarily reviewed the following points with examples and solutions:
Keep your OS and software up to date.
Use antivirus software.
Strengthen your passwords.
Review sharing settings.
Be aware of threats and attack methods.
Summary
This time, we studied the importance of security and basic countermeasures. The study session was based on the security guidelines published by IPA. IPA provides various resources on information security, so if you’re interested, please visit their website.
IPA Guidelines for Information Security for SMEs: https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/guide/sme/about.html
Stay tuned for the next article!