An assessment of Information Security Policies within the Polokwane area: A case study
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Information needs to be transmitted to and from the organisation, and thus may be vulnerable within certain stages along the communications line. If at any stage of the process, the information is compromised, it could have a negative impact on the entire organisation. Protective measures such as disaster recover plans, encryption / decryption, and information systems controls, can minimize or prevent the negative consequences. It is vital therefore that management of information systems take measures to protect their critical data and information from loss, damage, and misuse.
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