Business security in the mobility era
One aspect of governance in system management and organizational decision making involves creating acceptable use policies (AUPs). If companies do not currently have an acceptable use policy, they should create one; according to Mark Benton (2016), “These policies typically discuss such matters as Internet usage (including social media, music streaming and free downloads), email communication and phone utilization at work.” An acceptable use policy informs employees of company guidelines for using technology in the workplace. As technology continues to advance, the importance of establishing AUPs is becoming more prominent. To gain insight as to how these policies govern users and systems, read this New Hampshire Business Review article from the Shapiro Library.
Not only do companies have AUPs, but universities also have these policies. You may or may not be aware of this, but SNHU has an acceptable use policy, available in the Online Academic Catalog.
Assignment Questions :
In your initial discussion post, answer the following questions:
How do acceptable use policies govern IT systems in various industries?
What are important components to include in AUPs?
What additional aspects of governance should organizations consider?
Sample Solution
Business security in the mobility era
Improper use of technology by your employees puts your organization at risk of cybersecurity threats and causes undesirable distractions. An acceptable use policy (AUP) such as an internet usage policy, work from home policy, or endpoint security policy is an excellent tool for providing your employees with an understanding of how they are expected to use technology in your organization, but if they are not properly enforced your expectations will be forgotten or outright ignored. An effective AUP contain these key elements: a preamble; a definition section; a policy statement; an acceptable uses section; an unacceptable uses section; and a violations/sanctions section.
