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User Policy

User Policy. (slides from Michael Ee and Julia Gideon). What are End-User Policies?. Gives users rules that they must follow as end-users of a particular system Covers all information security topics that end-users need to know for: Compliance Implementation. What are End-User Policies?.

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User Policy

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  1. User Policy (slides from Michael Ee and Julia Gideon)

  2. What are End-User Policies? • Gives users rules that they must follow as end-users of a particular system • Covers all information security topics that end-users need to know for: • Compliance • Implementation

  3. What are End-User Policies? • Sets ‘expected behavior’ by users • Single resource for system users • Supports organization’s governing policies • Closely aligned with existing and future HR policies for all employees • Important to the mission, value, and culture of a company • All associates ‘on the same page’

  4. Why are End-User Policies Important? • Sets expectations • Foundation for security environment • Human error is one of the major security challenges • Security versus usability • Workarounds by employees • Unfamiliar with computer system

  5. Why are End Use Policies Important? • Very Strict Policies • Use of assets only for company business • Can create climate of distrust • Very Lenient Policies • Organization loses money in terms of equipment and resources

  6. Why are End-User Policies Important? • “Acceptable behavior” ambiguous • Information Security is a new field • End user policies help decrease ambiguity

  7. Writing End-User Policies • Address the ‘what’ aspect of security policy in more detail • Give rationale for policies • Separate background information • Consult during development phase • Human Resources • Compliance/Audit • User groups

  8. Writing End-User Policies • Human Resources • Assists in making sure that overlapping policies agree • Hiring • Firing • Corrective Measures

  9. Compliance Group that monitors employee actions Follows through with corrective measures Assist in writing enforceable policies Ensure that written policies can be made compulsory Writing End-User Policies

  10. Writing End-User Policies • User Groups • Facilitates prioritization • Should provide focus for business goals • Understandable • Compliance relies on the ability to understand

  11. Impacts of User Policy • Establish logical controls to prevent unauthorized access • Identify authorized users • Define access to resources • Create audit trails • Should aid in defending upon intrusion • Enhance resiliency

  12. Impacts of User Policy • Assist in discouraging misuse of company resources • Browsers • Net access • Games • Software Piracy • Under reporting installations • Making unauthorized copies • Legal and economic issues

  13. Impacts of User Policy • Assist in discouraging misuse and theft of company resources • Personal computers • Library resources • Telephones and wireless communication • Copiers • Office Supplies

  14. Impacts of User Policy • User Keys/Passwords • Typically associated with password (e.g. PGP, hardisk encryption etc) • Dictates rules for end-users when creating passwords • Critical policy

  15. Impacts of User Policy • Establishes best Practices (case by case varies) • Procedures (forgotten password, suspected compromised etc ) • Equivalent treatment to ALL.

  16. Impacts of User Policy • Dealing with E-mail • Recognized method of communication within organizations as well as a new vehicle for external communication • More tangible than voice mail and faster than paper mail • User groups will list it high on priorities

  17. Impacts of User Policy • Similar guidelines to Internet • All emails remain property of organization (no expectation of privacy) - inform end-users • Duration of retention (check with local laws)

  18. Impacts of User Policy • Professional conduct • Using company email for personal usage ? All work-related issues ? • Define explicitly what is unacceptable and prohibited • Web-based email ?

  19. Other User Policy Issues • Contractors/consultants and vendors ? • Media and law-enforcement ? • External end-users (e.g. event attendees etc) • Procedures for exceptions

  20. Other User Policy Issues • Remote Access • Within network ? • Requirement of job function ? • Logical extension of organization network – implications ? • Security • Office-issued equipment

  21. Final Thoughts • User policy must reflect the organizational culture • Must be comprehensive, understandable, and enforceable • Set the foundation for the entire security environment

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