Video: The 5 basic principles of running a secure digital business

Why the 5 basic principles?

The Digital Trust Center has drawn up the 5 basic principles of secure digital entrepreneurship to help entrepreneurs put basic security measures in place. Entrepreneurs who follow the 5 basic principles increase their resilience against cyber risks that can disrupt their business.

The 5 basic principles have been organised in such a way that any entrepreneur, whether self-employed or SME, can work with them. The measures are accessible and practical.

These are the principles:

1. Identify vulnerabilities
2. Encourage safe behaviour
3. Protect systems, applications, and devices
4. Limit access
5. Prepare for cyber incidents