Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Definition

• A corporate document defining the explicit rules, constraints, and ethical expectations regarding how employees interact with the company's network and digital devices

Advantages

Protects the organization from legal liability, reduces malware threats, and prevents network bandwidth abuse.

Disadvantages

Can frustrate staff if constraints are overly strict; requires constant updating as new technology emerges.

Key Phrase

The rulebook for safe corporate tech use

Exam Question

An AUP includes rules about taking company laptops off-site. State two specific rules that might be included to preserve physical device security