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Security is the degree of resistance to, or protection from, harm. Workplace questions should only be tagged with this if they relate to actual security concerns (physical or digital) and are specific to the workplace. See extended tag info for usage guidelines.

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Handling fallout due to new security policies

As with any security additions that limit end users, you get backlash. … You don't have to do anything except politely defend the new security measures whenever needful. But, even if you personally disagree with some of the measures, do NOT let people know that. …
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Are incorrect login attempts logged in by the website or company

This is company dependent, normal security protocols would be 'yes', time could be unlimited it's just a log file. Mine has never been stopped or archived for years. …
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How should I approach asking to have a lock put on my storage cabinet under my desk?

I usually just put a lock on myself unasked, I've never been told to take it off. It's my gear, my keys. If no lock can be put on I don't store valuables in my desk, If I must have them at work, I'll …
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Voluntary self identification of a disability form - should I discose my RA?

It's up to you if it's voluntary, and in your case I wouldn't. Why declare it when it's already on your record there? You would be doing yourself a disservice. A good general life policy is 'Don't se …
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How long to wait before escalating security issue?

You could certainly bring it up with whoever is responsible and keep escalating until it gets fixed. Personally instead of telling the developer about the problem and leaving it to him and others to …
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Communicating with prospective vendor about official documents

Don't beat about the bush, make a list of your concerns and send them in a polite professional manner. Then work on the replies. You're not accusing anyone of anything, you're asking for clarification …
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Value of intermediate status to certification in cybersecurity profession - Associate ISC^2

Include it, it shows you're well on the path to full certification and has it's own value as a certification. Once I see a relevant certification it tells me that the chap has what it takes to pass an …
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The kind of safe a large company uses for important documents

Some secure a whole room, steel door, combination lock, much like a vault. Other use a big safe and bolt it into the floor and wall. Too big and heavy to be easily carried away by a few men and they'd …
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Is it an acceptable practice for IT to ask an employee for their password over Skype Messenger?

No it's not acceptable security practice for most companies. IT should have no need to know your new password, or your old one for that matter. …
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My boss wants to have access to my password manager master password

Is this a security risk ? It certainly is, but it's not your risk to make a decision on. …
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Should a new employee be disciplined for not recognising a superior?

Should an employee be disciplined for not recognising those further up the chain of command? No they shouldn't, James did the right thing and your manager will/should support him now that he has …
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Internal Company Spam Guidelines

Set up antivirus to automatically scan emails If in doubt check headers Preview messages Don't forward mails you're unsure about especially to a list of people Edit after your comment:- you're usi …
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Startup is going without clear direction

Is the condition I explained above normal for startups in its age? Plenty of startups never get organised properly How can it be better? Not your call to make, it's not your company. Sh …
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I was duped into typing my password in plaintext during a Slack chat session

I've seen people fired for letting their passwords out in high security environments. …
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Is it ethical to implement site-wide facial recognition technology without informing all emp...

It's benefits in terms of security are easy to identify. I don't see any basic difference than having security personnel watching the camera views which is commonplace in many businesses. …
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