ACCEPTABLE An acceptable use policy (AUP), also known as an acceptable usage policy or fair use...

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ACCEPTABLE An acceptable use policy (AUP), also known as an acceptable usage policy or fair use policy, is a set of rules applied by the owner or manager of a network, website or large computer system that restrict the ways in which the network, website or system may be used. AUP documents are written for corporations, businesses, universities, schools, internet service providers, and website owners, often to reduce the potential for legal action that may be taken by a user, and often with little prospect of enforcement. Wikipedia USE POLICY Jalal Hafidi Mathew Joseph Tolulope Oke Denisa Teme Li Wei

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An acceptable use policy (AUP), also known as an acceptable usage policy or fair use policy, is a set of rules applied by the owner or manager of a network, website or large computer system that restrict the ways in which the network, website or system may be used. AUP documents are written for corporations, businesses, universities, schools, internet service providers, and website owners, often to reduce the potential for legal action that may be taken by a user, and often with little prospect of enforcement.

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• Jalal Hafidi• Mathew Joseph• Tolulope Oke• Denisa Teme• Li Wei

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OVERVIEW

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IntroductionObjective Roles & ResponsibilitiesPurpose/Scope of PolicyPolicy Statements

User Accounts Computing Assets Network Use Electronic Communications Data Security

EnforcementsQuestions

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Introduction

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This policy regulates the direct and indirect use of Technology resources across our organization.

Technology resources = Strategic assets Computer resources and employeesExpectations for appropriate use of these resources.

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Objective

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Standard use of technology resources across the organization

Familiarization with policyAcceptable useUnacceptable useFormal signature – binding on all employeesOriginal copy and revisions

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Roles & Responsibilities

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• Users’ Responsibility & Awareness• www.mcinc.com/policies• Technology Department• CIO & CEO• Authority & Enforcement

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Purpose & Scope of Policy

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Guidelines for protecting the CIA of MC Inc.’s dataAppropriate security requirements and restrictions on the

organization’s technology resourcesCovers all organization’s technology resources

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User Accounts

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Password security (system & user-level)Unique user accounts & accessIllegal access to other user accounts Employee responsibility

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Computing Assets

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Organization’s computer system Laptops taken outside of the organization Devices left overnightLoss & theftPassword-protected screensavers, locking screens,

& logging offExternal devicesInterference

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Network Use

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Copyright material ( illegal software, P2P, etc….)Unauthorized access (accounts, data, servers…)Sharing network passwordsEngaging in malicious activities intentionallyUsing the company’s network for personal use Getting involved in activities causing a disruption of

service (DoS for example)Obscene materials

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Electronic Communications

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Use of phone linesCompany e-mailsE-mail IDs & accountsFoul languagesForgeryNegative use of social media

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Data Security

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Proprietary information on personal or non-company approved devices

Directories, programs, files, data & documentsConfidential dataUnauthorized access & misuse to sensitive dataEncrypted folders

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Enforcement

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Violations of this Acceptable use policy may result in: Suspension or revocation of account & privilegesDisciplinary action as described in the Employees’ Code

of Conduct handbookCivil or criminal prosecution under federal and/or state

law Penalties under such laws may include fines, orders of

restitution, and imprisonment

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Questions?

12 of 12Contact UsTel:[email protected]

Don’t Forget:When in doubt visit www.mcinc.com/policies/aupor take a walk to the Technology department

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