The risk potential of running user-initiated tasks using the same access levels as components of the operating system is staggeringly high, particularly in an age where ransomware can traverse networks, encrypting files in demand of payment. Privilege levels can mitigate potential damage posed by external threats, internal malicious actors and simple operator error. This policy ...

Software development is a complex process that involves a specific series of steps (known as the development lifecycle) to transform a concept into a deliverable product. The steps involved with creating the finished product must be carefully adhered to yield the best results, reduce inefficiencies and maximize customer satisfaction. The purpose of this policy, written ...

Appropriate asset controls are important in order to safeguard the business while providing employees the use of assets needed to do their jobs. These controls ensure assets are managed and tracked in a routine fashion to reduce risk and unnecessary costs to the business. The purpose of this policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic ...

This policy provides requirements for bring-your-own-device usage and establishes the steps that users and the IT department should follow. Customizable — A download ready for use as-is or for minor alterations. Strengthen Your Security — The eight-page document helps protect your business. Expertise and Effort — Written by Scott Matteson via 16 hours of research, ...

To achieve the maximum benefit from IT assets, organizations should ensure the longest possible lifespan for assigned equipment through proper usage support, maintenance and reassignment. These guidelines, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, are founded upon two principles: Asset tracking/management and data management. Featured text from the policy: DATA MANAGEMENT Data often has a ...

Streaming media involves access to audio and video content via the internet. There are many legitimate business reasons to access streamed audio and video files, such as engaging in training, reviewing news or industry-related content and conducting business research. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides guidelines for the appropriate use of ...

Having a comprehensive IT hardware procurement policy will benefit your organization by streamlining purchasing, implementing checks and balances, establishing standards to optimize your business model and system lifecycle, and reducing fraud. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, establishes a framework for the purchase of company hardware. Featured text from the policy: ESTABLISH ...

Video games are a significant cultural component within many organizations, especially those populated or run by millennials. In this era of interconnected collaboration and strategic thinking exercises, video games can benefit companies by giving employees a recreational outlet to build cooperation and morale, not to mention engage in a bit of relaxation on the job. ...

Virtual reality and augmented reality are concepts which have attracted plenty of interest in both consumer and business operations. Both have shown incredible potential and versatility across a wide range of applications. The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for the appropriate business usage of VR and AR. It includes ...

A policy that provides guidelines for the regulated and secure usage of portable storage devices.  Customizable — Use it as-is or alter as you see fit. Direct and Dynamic — This five-page document explains about permitted and prohibited devices, the IT department’s tasks, and more. Expert Authorship — Written by Scott Matteson via 10 hours ...

New hires, internal promotions, and role changes represent a significant organizational expense both in the procurement and setup/delivery of company resources. Resources include desktop computers, monitors, laptops, mobile devices, security tokens, printers, software, and other items needed for employees to perform their work. This customizable policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides a ...

Organizations must frequently work with third parties to repair laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, servers, and other IT equipment.  This customizable policy, written by Erik Eckel and Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, ensures an organization maintains regulatory and best business practice security compliance while tracking systems when they are being repaired. Featured text from the ...

Successful IT departments are defined not only by the technology they deploy and manage, but by the skills and capabilities of their people. IT workers must keep up to date with the latest technology trends and evolutions, as well as developing soft skills like project management, presentation and persuasion, and general management. This IT Training ...

While video teleconferencing has been used as a common business tool for many years, the associated principles regarding etiquette may not be as familiar as it should be to all of your employees. This Video and Online Conferencing Policy, from TechRepublic Premium, can help your business establish a common set of rules all of your ...

Ensuring suppliers are properly vetted, negotiated with, and able to serve as a valuable resource for providing those products and services helps both the IT department and the company itself succeed. This also helps protect company data and employees from potential data breaches produced by associations with subpar external entities. The purpose of this policy ...