Defining Responsibilities and Security Parameters in IT Policies

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to defining responsibilities and establishing security parameters in IT policies.

Defining Responsibilities

The process of assigning specific roles and responsibilities to staff for implementing policies.

IT Policies

Documents that outline the parameters for the use of technology within an organization.

Password Policies

Rules defined to create, protect, and manage passwords effectively to ensure security.

Device Hardening

The process of making IT systems more robust against threats by configuring and maintaining devices correctly.

Acceptable Use Policy

A policy that defines what users can and cannot do on a company's IT systems.

Parameters

Specific guidelines that dictate allowed or prohibited actions regarding technology use.

Security Parameters

Controls established to enhance the security of technology usage within an organization.

Acceptable Software Policy

Rules that define who can install software and the process for requesting software installation.

Complex Passwords

Passwords that meet certain criteria (length, character types) to enhance security against hacking.

Monitoring IT Use

The practice of overseeing and tracking user activity on IT systems for security purposes.