In a press release issued April 22, 2020, federal authorities announced that an ongoing cooperative effort between law enforcement and a number of private-sector companies, including multiple internet domain providers and registrars, disrupted hundreds of internet domains used to exploit […]
Security and Technology
FTC issues alert about COVID-19 scams targeting businesses
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers about coronavirus-related scams, but businesses are at risk too. The FTC warns that companies must keep their guard up against these seven B2B scams that try to exploit concerns about COVID-19. “Public […]
How to properly sanitize your devices
Be sure to wipe down your devices on a regular basis with the following: Lens Wipes Walmart: http://bit.ly/2TM3bgQTarget: http://bit.ly/2Q00OWBAmazon: https://amzn.to/38ATdnQ Or Electronics Wipes (Do NOT use regular Windex Wipes or glass cleaner) Walmart: http://bit.ly/2vOXSFi Target: http://bit.ly/2VWAxMI Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Iwrav5 Remember: NEVER […]
Remote Working Checklist
Remote User Policy — Be sure to keep both you and your client’s data remains safe and that your employees are enacting best practices when it comes to security. VPN software — A VPN or virtual private network is the best way […]
Acceptable Use Policy
Here is a sample document illustrating an acceptable use policy. You can use this as a starting point in developing your company’s own policy 1. Overview [DEPARTMENT NAME]’s intentions for publishing an Acceptable Use Policy are not to impose restrictions […]
Record Retention Policy
Here is a sample document illustrating company policy on record retention. You can use this as a starting point in developing your company’s own policy SAMPLE: Record Retention Policy This policy pertains to all records, including those stored electronically or […]
Configuration Standards
This is a sample configuration standards document. Purpose To protect company data and information systems by ensuring a consistent, secure configuration between resources and maintaining baseline configuration standards. Scope This policy applies to all information systems including but not limited […]
Asset Disposal Guidelines
Your organization’s devices may contain sensitive data such as financial, PII (personal identifying information), or client information. Before you dispose of any hardware you must first delete your personal information so it doesn’t end up in the hands of an […]
Sample Employee Email and Internet Usage Policy
Here is a sample document illustrating company policy on employee use of email and Internet. You can use this as a starting point in developing your company’s own policy. SAMPLE: Employee Email and Internet Usage Policy Email, software, and Internet […]
Computer Hardware Policy
Just like other types of IT management policies, hardware policies are used to protect an organization’s assets and data. Devices, software, and proprietary information are all expensive assets that need to be protected from loss, destruction, failure, theft, damage, and […]