Comprehensive Information Security Plan Implementation

SecureTech Solutions Inc. is a technology consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity services for small and medium$-$sized enterprises $($SMEs$).$ The company provides a range of information security solutions, including risk assessment, penetration testing, security audits, and security awareness training. SecureTech Solutions Inc. prides itself on its commitment to providing cutting$-$edge security solutions to its clients while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Founded in $2010,$ SecureTech Solutions Inc. has grown rapidly over the years and now serves clients across various industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. The company's team of experienced cybersecurity professionals is dedicated to helping clients identify and mitigate security risks, comply with regulatory requirements, and enhance their overall security posture.

Despite its success, SecureTech Solutions Inc. faces several challenges related to information security:

Increasingly sophisticated cyber threats: With the rise of advanced cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing attacks, and insider threats, SecureTech Solutions Inc. must continually adapt its security measures to protect its own systems and those of its clients.

Regulatory compliance requirements: Many of SecureTech Solutions Inc.$\text{'}$s clients operate in highly regulated industries with strict data protection and privacy regulations. Ensuring compliance with regulations such as Protection of Personal Information Act $($POPIA$),$ South African Cybercrimes Act, Electronic Communications Act,, and PCI DSS is essential to maintaining client trust and avoiding potential legal consequences.

Remote workforce management: The COVID$-19$ pandemic has led to a shift towards remote work, presenting new challenges in managing and securing remote access to company systems and sensitive data.

Insider threats: While SecureTech Solutions Inc. trusts its employees, the potential for insider threats remains a concern. Unauthorized access to sensitive information or inadvertent data breaches could have serious consequences for the company's reputation and client relationships.

Source: William, J $(2024)$

Question $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ How can SecureTech solve and mitigate some of the challenges that it is currently facing?

$(10$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Develop $2$ sets of information security policies for SecureTech Solutions. Policies should cover the following areas:

a$.$ Remote workforce

b$.$ Access control

$(30$ marks$)$