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Zollner says that businesses need to know
how to achieve the best from their security
technology and can only do so if they
understand how to use it, as well as what the
parameters are for a safe environment.
“If an alert goes out, sent by an intelligent
surveillance camera, the people receiving
those alerts need to know how to proceed
to ensure the best safety and security for
their business and its people. However,
security policies go beyond knowing what to
do in the event of a breach, it’s also about
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enforcing best practices to ensure that
breaches are prevented to begin with.”
Zollner adds that these policies need to
be reviewed and updated regularly to be
effective, ensuring that they are aligned
with the changing business environment,
as well keeping pace with technology
advancements within the organisation and
changes in the cybercrime landscape.
They should also be tested often, checking
that all technologies are working as they
Eckart Zollner, Head of Business
Development for NewTelco SA.
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