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Essex Digital Service security policies
Policies outlining best practice for maintaining technology security at Essex County Council.
The technology security policies shown below must be followed by all Essex Digital Service staff, contractors and any third parties working on their behalf when providing services to customers.
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Access Control Policy (PDF, 295KB) - management of access to information, premises and resources.
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Business Continuity Management Policy (PDF, 229KB) - policy on business continuity management.
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Cloud Security Policy (PDF, 295KB) - ensuring secure implementation of Cloud services.
Cryptography Policy (PDF, 202KB) - the use of cryptography to protect information.
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Incident Management Policy (PDF, 248KB) - how incidents should be reported, managed and resolved.
IT Disaster Recovery Policy (PDF, 268KB) - policy on disaster recovery.
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Logging and Monitoring Policy (PDF, 255KB) - how activities should be logged and monitored.
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Malware Protection Policy (PDF, 243KB) - ensuring protection from malware, such as viruses and worms.
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Network Security Policy (PDF, 233KB) – Securing network communications.
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Operations Security Policy (PDF, 246KB) - measures to protect sensitive information and ensure the security of operational processes.
Organisation and Compliance Policy (PDF, 255KB) - ensuring secure operation of information processing facilities.
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Secure Asset Management Policy (PDF, 260KB) - how to manage assets securely.
Secure Backup Policy (PDF, 233KB) – ensures the secure and reliable backup of critical data.
Secure Configuration Policy (PDF, 247KB) - ensures that all systems are configured securely to protect against vulnerabilities and unauthorised access.
Secure Design, Development and Testing Policy (PDF, 219KB) – designing and developing systems and services securely, and confirming this through appropriate security testing.
Supplier Security Management and Assurance Policy (PDF, 248KB) - managing the technology security risks associated with the use of supplier’s products or services.
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Vulnerability Management Policy (PDF, 249KB) - best practice for ensuring that technical vulnerabilities are managed appropriately.
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