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A strong hardware procurement policy will ensure that requirements are followed and that all purchases are subject to the same screening and approval processes. This comprehensive policy covers the essential aspects of the purchasing process. From the policy: PURPOSE This policy establishes a framework for the purchase of company hardware in a fashion that will: ...
This policy describes guidelines your organization can follow to track, process and decommission IT equipment. From the policy: SUMMARY An organization’s IT hardware inventory constitutes a significant capital investment in order to perform company operations. Because hardware represents a critical asset and often holds organizational data, it is important for the company to track each ...
This policy provides guidelines for reclaiming and reusing equipment from current or former employees. It outlines the steps that must be carried out by authorized individuals before this equipment can be considered safe to reassign. The following checklist will help ensure that all the appropriate steps are taken for equipment reassignment. From the policy: ASSET ...
Computers, laptops, servers and other IT equipment are regularly replaced and decommissioned. Off-lease systems must be returned to the manufacturer, some equipment is recycled, and other systems are given to employees or donated. Systems must be properly processed, and sensitive, proprietary, and all other organization information must be properly removed prior to discarding the systems. ...
Workflows are getting more complex than ever, with the dispersed workforce now having rising tech expectations – they want to be able to do their best work anywhere. Businesses across all industries need to empower their hybrid, dynamic, high-performance workforce with the right technology that keeps them productive and drives the business forward. With Lenovo ...
This policy will help your organization safeguard its hardware, software and data from exposure to persons (internal or external) who could intentionally or inadvertently harm your business and/or damage physical assets. From the policy: PHYSICAL SECURITY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS The following guidelines should be followed in designing and enforcing access to IT assets. Server room/IT ...
Cybersecurity threats and attacks are on an upswing with no end in sight. It’s clear that organizations must do more to protect their data and employees. AMD and Microsoft have worked together to integrate hardware and software security features to help protect today’s mobile workforce. Read more to learn about AMD Ryzen™ PRO 6000 series ...
It seems that every few months, another prominent global brand experiences a major security breach and the negative public exposure causes major damage to their reputation. It’s enough to keep business owners and security professionals worried that they are also exposed, be it through an overlooked vulnerability baked into their devices or an unknown, exploitable ...
When the time comes to purchase server hardware, there are several factors to consider, such as the total storage size, the available memory and the number of processors. Purchasers should closely assess eight important features when comparing the servers available from the leading vendors. Discover the options available to you when buying servers for your ...
Email is a vital component of any organization and securing and backing up email files and data in case of a disaster should take top priority—especially for SaaS workloads. This report walks Exchange administrators through the challenges associated with an Exchange Server backup, and Office 365 or hybrid messaging administrators through Office 365 backup. It ...