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ALSO CALLED: AUP, Acceptable Use Policy, Internet Usage Policies, Usage Policies, Web Usage Policies DEFINITION: An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a policy that a user must agree to follow in order to be provided with access to a network or to the Internet. It is common practice for many businesses and educational facilities to require that employees or students sign an acceptable use policy before being granted a network ID. When you sign up with an Internet service provider (ISP), you will usually be presented … Definition continues below.
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Secure Web Gateway Overview: Implementation Best Practices sponsored by GeoTrust, Inc. EGUIDE: This E-Guide from SearchSecurity.com unveils a number of best practices for implementing a web security gateway to help you get the most out of your investment. View now to learn more! Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 10 May 2013 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Endpoint Security \| Gateways (Hardware) \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Mobile Application Management in the BYOD Era sponsored by BlackBerry EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide from SearchConsumerization.com serves as the Enterprise Mobile Application Management Guide, exploring the strategies and tools available for managing the security of your BYOD applications. Posted: 29 Mar 2013 \| Published: 29 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security

Enterprise Mobility University: Taking Control of BYOD with MDM Classroom sponsored by SearchConsumerization.com VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: Enterprise MDM systems help admins monitor and secure consumer devices, but it can be tricky to keep track of all the different technologies and strategies available. Posted: 25 Mar 2013 \| Premiered: 25 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Access Control \| Configuration Management \| Email Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Mobile Configuration Management Functions for Successful MDM sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc. EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide will help you get the most out of mobile configuration management. Read on to understand more about security certificates, local file encryption, proxies and more. Posted: 12 Mar 2013 \| Published: 12 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Configuration Management \| Email Security Policies \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Policy-Based Network Management \| Security Policies

Best Practices for Endpoint Security sponsored by SearchSecurity.com VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: In this Enterprise Mobility University classroom discover a number of different practices and technologies surrounding endpoint controls, network controls, security management, and security policies. Posted: 06 Dec 2012 \| Premiered: 06 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Access Control \| Access Rights \| Email Security \| Endpoint Security \| Identity Management \| Network Security \| Passwords \| Patch Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies

The Ten Commandments of BYOD sponsored by Fiberlink WHITE PAPER: Uncover the top ten Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) considerations to keep in mind when composing a BYOD policy to ensure a productive and secure environment which allows your employees to use their consumer-based devices to complete day to day tasks. Posted: 28 Jun 2012 \| Published: 28 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Users \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC

Cisco Secure Mobility Solution: Borderless Acceptable Use Policy Controls sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: In this exclusive resource discover how Cisco Secure Mobility Solutions help keep VPN users secure and compliant with Acceptable Use Policies (AUP). Posted: 11 Apr 2012 \| Published: 11 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Gateways (Hardware) \| Network Security \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| VPN

Enterprise Device Management: A Brave New World sponsored by Fiberlink EGUIDE: Learn how implementing a strong mobile device management solution can help you avoid security risks and compliance violations while allowing access by your users personal devices. Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Published: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Smart Phones \| Spam \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Security

BYOPC Strategy: Policies and Problem Solving sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel® EGUIDE: Creating a bring your own PC (BYOPC) policy before implementation is crucial to the success of the initiative. In this E-Guide from SearchConsumerization.com, get help creating a policy that fulfills your employees' and your organizations' needs alike. Posted: 13 Dec 2012 \| Published: 13 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Applications Management \| Authentication \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Encryption Standards \| Personal Computers \| Security \| Security Policies \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Desktop Administrator's Guide to BYOD - Pros and Cons of BYOD sponsored by Symantec Corporation EBOOK: BYOD and BYOPC can reduce costs, increase flexibility, and help keep your users happy. But to maximize the benefits and minimize the risk, it is essential to put the right policies in place. Read this E-Book to uncover the promises and pitfalls of these trends and how you can embrace them in your enterprise. Posted: 30 Nov 2012 \| Published: 30 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Passwords \| Smart Phones \| SSL \| Tablet PC \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| VPN

Understanding Consumer Device Management and BYOD sponsored by Symantec Corporation EGUIDE: This E-Guide from SearchConsumerization.com provides you with the BYOD resources necessary to ensure a successful implementation, creation, and adoption. View now to learn more! Posted: 28 Nov 2012 \| Published: 28 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Application Hosting \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cloud Storage \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VDI \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

A Guide to MAM and Planning for BYOD Security in the Enterprise sponsored by Fiberlink EGUIDE: In this expert E-Guide from SearchConsumerization.com, discover the strategies and tools available that will help you manage and secure bring your own device (BYOD) and mobile apps in your enterprise. Posted: 26 Nov 2012 \| Published: 26 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Application Monitoring \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Authentication \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Passwords \| Security \| Security Policies

Mitigating Risk in a Mobile World sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: Discover why flexible architectures – such as cloud-based security services – can help your organization enjoy the benefits of enterprise mobility by mitigating its inherent risks. Posted: 05 Sep 2012 \| Published: 05 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Cloud Security \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Policies \| VPN \| Wireless Security

Tablets and Smartphones in the Enterprise: Risks and Management Concerns sponsored by Fiberlink EBOOK: This IT Handbook from SearchConsumerization.com offers a number of ways that you can incorporate BYOD into your company without compromising security – giving your employees what they want and keeping your environment safe and manageable at the same time. Posted: 21 Aug 2012 \| Published: 21 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Application Deployment \| Application Monitoring \| Application Performance Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Operating Systems \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Users \| Smart Phones \| Social Networking \| Tablet PC

The Desktop Admin's Guide to BYOD: Pros and Cons of BYOD sponsored by Aerohive Networks EBOOK: Despite the fact that BYOD and BYOPC can reduce costs, add IT flexibility, and keep employees happy, they are not without issues. Check out this E-Book from SearchConsumerization.com to learn the promises and pitfalls of BYOD and BYOPC and discover how to successfully embrace them in your organization. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Passwords \| Personal Computers \| Security \| Smart Phones \| SSL \| Tablet PC

Strategies for Managing Social Networking & Personal Web Use in the Workplace sponsored by Total Defense WHITE PAPER: Access to Web content in the workplace such - as social networking, streaming media and more - has become an increasing issue. This resource explores the risks and challenges of personal Web use as well as presents a business case for enabling appropriate use. View now to uncover key strategies that will help you protect your business. Posted: 14 May 2012 \| Published: 14 May 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Internet Services \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Social Networking \| Web Application Security

Solution Note: Enabling the Secure Use of Facebook sponsored by Palo Alto Networks WHITE PAPER: With millions of users, Facebook offers significant opportunities for organizations to conduct research, execute targeted marketing, increase awareness and more. But enabling the use of Facebook introduces a number of security risks. In this paper, uncover how to reap the benefits of social networking while doing it in a safe and secure manner. Posted: 13 Apr 2012 \| Published: 13 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Firewall Appliances \| Internet Security \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Social Networking

IT Handbook : Smartphones & Tablets in the Enterprise sponsored by BlackBerry EGUIDE: This IT Handbook from SearchConsumerization.com explores the growing trend of consumerization and how you can embrace it in your organization. Posted: 10 Apr 2012 \| Published: 10 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Access Control \| Access Rights \| Applications Management \| Collaboration \| Encryption Standards \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Users \| Smart Phones \| SSL \| Tablet PC

Preventing Malware Attacks sponsored by Websense, Inc. EGUIDE: As new technologies emerge, so do new, and often defenseless avenues for malware attacks. In this expert guide, uncover proactive security measures for malware defense as well as gain best social networking practices for preventing social network malware. Posted: 13 Feb 2012 \| Published: 13 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Social Networking

E-Guide: Physical Security Awareness and Smartphone Security Policy sponsored by Kensington EGUIDE: In this e-guide, gain key insight for establishing better physical security and employee awareness for device usage. View now to uncover best practices and technologies that can help you lock down devices, and how to put device responsibility back in the hands of the employee. Posted: 13 Feb 2012 \| Published: 13 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Handheld Device Security \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies

The Top Six Risks of Employee Internet Use and How to Stop Them sponsored by St. Bernard Software WHITE PAPER: Due to the serious nature of many threats, the Internet use of even one unmonitored employee on a single unmanaged system can ravage a company’s internal network, irrevocably delete critical data, and ultimately ruin the company’s ability to conduct business. Read this white paper to learn how to protect your organization. Posted: 10 May 2010 \| Published: 10 May 2010 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Internet Usage \| Malware \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Security Policies \| Spyware

Protecting Credit Card Data: How to Achieve PCI Compliance sponsored by Motorola, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the best way to achieve compliance by building a complete end-to-end PCI-capable solution. Posted: 20 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jul 2007 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Authentication \| Authorization \| Credit Cards \| Internal Threats \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Vulnerability Management

Email Archiving: Planning, Policies, and Product Selection - Chapter 2: Defining an Email Archiving Policy sponsored by Symantec Corporation, created by SearchExchange.com BOOK: Email archiving policies are the leading way to hedge against litigation of email misuse or questionable deletions. Read the second chapter of this email archiving ebook and get best practices on archiving policies, retention and staff responsibili... Posted: 06 Jun 2007 \| Published: 06 Jun 2007 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Electronic Discovery \| Email Archiving \| Email Archiving Software \| Email Security Policies \| Lotus Notes \| Microsoft Exchange \| Records Retention

10 Easy Steps for Email and Web Best Practices sponsored by Symantec Hosted Services WHITE PAPER: Misuse and abuse of email and Web servers can create costly legal, regulatory, security and productivity risks for organizations. Read this paper to learn 10 best practices for maximizing compliance and minimizing email and Web risk in your org... Posted: 02 Nov 2006 \| Published: 01 Nov 2006 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Compliance Best Practices \| Email Management \| Internal Threats \| Intrusion Prevention \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment

Filtering the Spectrum of Internet Threats: Defending against Inappropriate Content, Spyware, IM and P2P at the Perimeter sponsored by St. Bernard Software WHITE PAPER: This paper reviews how a perimeter network security appliance can be well suited for SMBs because it lowers total cost of ownership with rapid deployment and ease of configuration, and provides a secure and stable appliance-based solution. Posted: 20 Feb 2006 \| Published: 01 Jan 2005 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Firewall Server Software \| Instant Messaging Security \| Internet Filtering \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Network Security Hardware \| Peer-to-Peer Networking \| Phishing \| Secure Content Management \| SMBs

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ACCEPTABLE USE POLICIES DEFINITION (continued): … An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a policy that a user must agree to follow in order to be provided with access to a network or to the Internet. It is common practice for many businesses and educational facilities to require that employees or students sign an acceptable use policy before being granted a network ID. When you sign up with an Internet service provider (ISP), you will usually be presented with an AUP, which states that you agree to adhere to stipulations such as:Not using the service as part of violating any lawNot attempting to break the security of any computer network or userNot posting commercial messages to Usenet groups without prior permissionNot attempting to send junk e-mail or spam to anyone who doesn't want to receive itNot attempting to mail bomb a site with mass amounts of e-mail in order to flood their serverUsers also typically agree to report any attempt to break into their accounts.
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