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Cyber Security Checklist

by Fangqiao Zhi, from the Community

This cyber security checklist helps IT teams assess and record the status of security controls across the organization. It covers people and ID policies, physical security of facilities and devices, account and password management, classification and protection of sensitive data, backup and disposal procedures, and incident and disaster recovery planning. It also reinforces security awareness training and compliance reviews to ensure policies are followed and risks are reduced.

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Cyber Security Awareness Test
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Cyber Security Checklist

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