Purpose

This document describes Information Security's requirements for employees of (^Company^) that work outside of an office setting.

Scope

This policy applies to any mobile device, or endpoint computer issued by (^Company^) or used for (^Company^) business which contains stored data owned by (^Company^). 

Policy

All employees shall assist in protecting devices issued by (^Company^) or storing (^Company^) data. Mobile devices are defined to include desktop systems in a telework environment, laptops, PDAs, and cell phones.

Users are expressly forbidden from storing (^Company^) data on devices that are not issued by (^Company^), such as storing (^Company^) email on a personal cell phone or PDA.

Anti-Virus, Secunia CSI and Endpoint Security Software

(^Company^) will issue computers with Secunia, Anti-virus and Endpoint security installed. Employees are to notify the security department immediately if they see error messages for these products. Employees shall run on online malware scanner at least once a month for a “second opinion”, see MS Endpoint Privacy & Security Guidelines for recommended scanners.

Browser Add-ons

In general, (^Company^) does not recommend using Browser Add-ons, however we do not forbid the use of these tools if they enhance productivity. After installing a Browser Add-on, employees shall run a browser testing tool. See MS Endpoint Privacy & Security Guidelines for recommended testing tools.

Policy Compliance

Compliance Measurement

The Infosec team will verify compliance to this policy through various methods, including but not limited to, periodic walk-thrus, video monitoring, business tool reports, internal and external audits, and feedback to the policy owner.

Exceptions

Any exception to the policy must be approved by the Infosec team in advance.

Non-Compliance

An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Related Standards, Policies and Processes

• MS Endpoint Privacy & Security Guidelines