| Introduction |
| Pierian places premium emphasis on Security since we handle critical & confidential client data. Pierian's security policy encompasses a high level of Physical and Network Security at the workplace.. All employees are trained to strictly adhere to the Security Policy, as a sine qua non for their employment at Pierian. |
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| Network and Data Security |
| Pierian has invested in a state of the art infrastructure which features: |
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Firewalls and IDS monitored around the clock. |
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Antivirus installed on all desktops and servers. These are updated and upgraded at regular intervals.. |
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Restricted access to Servers and shared areas on the servers. This ensures that only authorized personnel are allowed to access the relevant data. |
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Restricted Access to the internet . |
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Backup and Disaster Recovery. This takes care of Data Security in the event of a disaster |
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Workstations with disabled Media such a floppy drives, USB drives, & printers. |
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| Physical Security |
| Pierian ensures a high level of Physical security at the premises with the following features: |
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Access control system and round the clock security in the work area. |
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Employee ID cards, which activate and monitor access to work areas. |
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Intrusion Alarms which are activated in the server rooms and key areas of the office, in th event of unauthorized access. |
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Environment control system to ensure correct temperature and humidity |
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Fire and smoke alarms. |
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| Employee Security |
| Pierian follows a stringent HR policy which features: |
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Reference checks at the time of recruitment, from past employers. |
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Educational qualifications verified directly with educational institutions and a criminal background check from local police stations. |
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Mandatory Drug testing as a pre-requisite of employment. |
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Non-disclosure Agreements during time of employment . |
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| Audits |
| Pierian follows a regular Semi-annual Audit Program, wherein the following are evaluated: |
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Policies and processes both for IS and the organization as a whole |
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Local security |
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Network security |
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Vulnerability assessment |
