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IT Staff Systems and Data Access Policy
2023-09-11 16:00

IT professionals, such as system and network administrators, help desk staff, management personnel and sometimes external vendor representatives, are routinely provided full access to company servers, network devices and data so that they can effectively perform their jobs. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the company and its IT staff to ensure the appropriate administration of and access to critical systems and confidential data.

Securing Linux Policy
2023-09-04 16:00

Linux is a powerful and customizable operating system that has been the backbone of many businesses for decades. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for securing Linux on...

New Windows 11 policy lets admins control optional updates installation
2023-08-22 19:42

Microsoft now provides administrators with a new Windows 11 policy that controls how monthly non-security preview updates are installed on enterprise devices.This newly introduced policy provides IT admins with the tools required to manage the deployment of new Windows 11 features and fixes before the general release scheduled each month during Patch Tuesday.

Electronic Communication Policy
2023-08-22 16:00

This policy provides guidelines for the appropriate use of electronic communications. It covers topics such as privacy, confidentiality and security; ensures electronic communications resources are used for appropriate purposes; informs employees regarding the applicability of laws and company policies to electronic communications; and prevents disruptions to and misuse of company electronic communications resources, services and activities.

Data Classification Policy
2023-08-15 16:00

In many ways, data has become the primary currency of modern organizations. PROCEDURES. All unauthorized access to facilities, systems and devices is considered a major breach of security, whether the data involved is classified as restricted or not.

Drone Usage Policy
2023-08-14 16:00

Unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, have quite literally taken off by performing many new and inventive commercial applications. Delivering packages, recording terrain, reporting news, documenting wildlife and even providing internet access are just a few of the functions drones can offer.

Media Disposal Policy
2023-08-13 16:00

This policy from TechRepublic Premium helps ensure an organization's storage media are properly cleansed and sanitized prior to disposal, recycling or donation. Resource Details Download for $19 or Access all downloads for $299/yr*.

EU General Data Protection Regulation Policy
2023-08-08 16:00

The EU General Data Protection Regulation is a comprehensive set of rules designed to keep the personal data of all EU citizens collected by any organization, enterprise or business safe from...

Encryption Policy
2023-08-07 16:00

Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. ALGORITHM REQUIREMENTS. Ciphers that are proven, standard, highly tested and free of patent encumbrances must be used as the basis for encrypting devices and communications.

Data Encryption Policy
2023-07-30 16:00

The Data Encryption Policy's purpose is to define for employees, computer users and IT department staff the encryption requirements to be used on all computer, device, desktop, laptop, server, network storage and storage area network disks, and drives that access or store organization information to prevent unauthorized access to organization communications, email, records, files, databases, application data and other material. This policy from TechRepublic Premium can be customized as needed to fit the needs of your organization.