Wearable devices are becoming more common as a result of technological advancements and new capabilities. These devices may exist in the form of clothing, watches, or eyewear and can serve as standalone gadgets or may link to another device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. This Wearable Device Policy, created by Scott Matteson for ...

Whether it is at a construction site, a loading dock, a factory floor, a network server room, or an office cubicle farm, a safe work environment is essential to the overall success of any enterprise. Not only does a safe and healthy environment promote productivity in the workforce, but it also prevents accidents, lawsuits and, ...

Save $85 with this GDPR Security Pack. Read on to find out how. One of the key requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation is a demonstrated effort to enforce security measures that safeguard customer data. This bundle from TechRepublic Premium comprises six policies you can customize and implement to help your organization show good ...

Save $17 and enhance your remote work practices. The combined value of the four policies is $56, but this pack is priced at $39. Many companies have embraced the concept of remote work. The benefits are well documented, including stress reduction, increased productivity, a wider talent pool, and better employee retention rates. Even so, it’s ...

Every organization collects and processes data as part of normal operations, and all data has the potential to contain sensitive information. This may include personally identifiable information, such as names, addresses, social security numbers, and banking account numbers, which could be used by a malicious third-party to identify consumers or employees. The privacy of this ...

Data governance is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ measure in organizations as there is a growing concern around the globe that unregulated use of data can result in serious privacy violations, among other issues. That’s why data governance has topped the agenda in many continents as more efforts are being put in place to provide standards ...

Recent technological capabilities have paved the way for more information to be accessible online. This means the call to safeguard sensitive data and systems from unauthorized access has become a major concern, especially for companies that handle vast amounts of documents, such as personal information, financial accounts, and proprietary business resources. This reality requires the ...

While many organizations that adopt the bring-your-own-device approach support the practice with a BYOD policy and remote work policy, there is still a chance the practice can lead to security issues such as data leakage, malicious apps, device infection, and the potential risks associated with device loss or theft. The purpose of this customizable policy, ...

Company devices which are hooked to the internet can involve both internal and external connections. These internet resources can be web servers, email servers, proxy servers, routers, FTP servers or any other public-facing device which performs a service or function. Because these resources are both generally critical for company operations and especially vulnerable to risks, ...

For businesses, sustainability means maintaining the ecological, economic and holistic well-being of present and future clients. This entails taking into account the demands and necessities of individuals and society without jeopardizing the growth or wellness of the generations that follow. This customizable policy, created by Maria Carrisa Sanchez for TechRepublic Premium, defines a company’s commitment ...

Money laundering poses a detrimental impact on businesses and the economy as a whole. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, the amount of money laundered around the world in a single year is presumed to be 2–5% of global GDP, which is roughly $800 billion to $2 trillion. By enabling the ...

Unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, have quite literally taken off by performing many new and inventive commercial applications. Delivering packages, recording terrain, reporting news, documenting wildlife and even providing internet access are just a few of the functions drones can offer. The list is sure to grow longer and more diverse as ...

Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. It can provide peace of mind that communications will not be intercepted and that sensitive information stored on devices can’t be exfiltrated in the event of loss or theft. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for adopting encryption technologies for organizational ...

The EU General Data Protection Regulation is a comprehensive set of rules designed to keep the personal data of all EU citizens collected by any organization, enterprise or business safe from unauthorized access or use. The GDPR went into effect on May 25, 2018, and the provisions in the law greatly affected the manner in ...

Technological advances in recent years have provided great advantages by offering diverse tools, software and platforms that generate operational flexibility. It has also led to some complex challenges: keeping track of massive amounts of data in disparate locations, under various user controls and accessed via different types of devices, both personally and company-owned. Shadow IT ...