Although businesses may recognise the need to secure their computer systems and online access activities, many may be intimidated by what they might see as the potential costs, the specialist expertise needed, or the time it may take to set up such security precautions.

In this section, we aim to help you better understand the need and benefits in securing your networks and computer systems - as well as helping you make sense of your cyber security priorities.  The following represent the key security principles that we suggest should be considered as a starting point in developing an online security policy for your business.