Glossary
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
An AUP tells employees what they can and cannot do with work computers and internet - like rules for using company cars but for technology.
What is Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
A policy that defines acceptable behavior when using organizational IT resources, including internet, email, and computer systems.
Why Should You Care?
AUPs set expectations and provide grounds for disciplinary action. They protect organizations from liability for employee actions.
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Real-World Example
An AUP prohibits using work email for personal business and requires employees to report suspicious messages.
How to Protect Against Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- 1.
Create or update acceptable use policy
- 2.
Require annual employee acknowledgment
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