Chapter 2, Problem 2CTQ

Program Plan Intro

Acceptable use policy (AUP):

• An acceptable use policy is a document explaining the practices that a user must agree to gain the access to internet or corporate network.
• In almost every organization or educational institute it is necessary that the employees or students accept the policies before generating the network id for them.
• This policies state that the internet is used only for the work related purpose.
• The employees or students cannot use the Wi-Fi or internet for their personal interests like social media, playing games, visiting entertainment websites and so on.

Explanation of Solution

Comparison between AUPs:

AUPs of INFOSEC	AUPs of Akamai Networks and Services
INFOSEC is the local distributor of IT security solutions. They provide IT security ranging from personal user to small or large businesses.	Akamai is the global leader in content delivery network (CDN) services, making the internet secure, reliable and fast for its customers.
This polies are created for the employees in the company.	This policies are created for the users of Akamai Networks.
They have policies like, General Use and Ownership, Security and Proprietary information and Unacceptable use.	Akamai specifies the policies like, General conduct, Responsibility conducts, inappropriate for content, inappropriate and illegal content, Email and spam and so on.
They specifies policies on unacceptable actions like, violations of rights of persons or companies.	Akamai includes a policy like “security violations” to specify all the unacceptable actions from the user.
INFOSEC do not specifies what are their recommended actions from an employee.	Akamai includes a policy like, “Akamai Rights and Remedies” to specify the expected actions from users.

AUP for employees of small business:

Acceptable Use Policy - Company X

This Acceptable usage policy covers the use of all information and IT equipment. It also covers the use of Wi-Fi, internet and mobile IT equipment. This is applicable to all employees (company X), agent’s, and contractors...

Explanation of Solution

Guidelines for internet Usage:

• Individual should not use social media for their personal interests like, social media, playing games and visiting entertainment websites at the work area...