Answer to Question #174509 in Computer Networks for Lindokuhle

Question

(b) Compare the two policies and then create a policy you believe would be fair to you as a student of RGI. Include guidelines for Internet use during school hours, breaks, use of smartphones, and restrictions for using social media and unauthorized websites.

(c) Compile your findings in a report format.

Answer 1

According to me, both the above AUPs are given guidelines and control of two business groups and they are giving a clear idea about what re do's and don’ts in the perspective of the company policies.

 

First AUP, For Acme Corporation is a business that having hardware devices to protect and in their AUP mentioned clearly the handling of hardware devices and how to keep the office clean. And about storage devices that can be connected to the systems in the office.

 

Second AUP is based on a web-oriented business onlinetech_com: so they form their AUP for the good functioning of their business by concentrating on online behavior management. So they have mentioned users' responsibilities, illegal activities, Guidelines to follow to keep network security protected. And also clients' responsibilities and also intellectual property rights.

a) OVERVIEW

 

The use of this policy document is for establishing acceptable and unacceptable usage of electronic devices: Websites: and network resources at OUR PRODUCT following its well-established culture in ethical and good behavior: integrity, openness, and trust.

 

OUR PRODUCT is providing computer devices, networks, and also other information systems to meet goals, missions, and also initiatives that must manage them to maintain availability, confidentiality, and integrity. This policy demands the users to comply with company-established policies and protects the company against legal issues.

 

b) SCOPE

All contractors, permanent employees, temporary workers, and others at OUR PRODUCT, includes all parties must follow the specific policies. This policy covers all the assets owned by OUR PRODUCT and also to the devices that reside in OUR PRODUCT and connect to the OUR PRODUCT site.

c) POLICY

·        Internet use during breaks: The internet can be making usable for students & employees for their personal purpose works during break timings. And, employees and students should avoid the usage of the internet during the normal working hours for entertainment & other purposes. For internet access, they can use company devices by getting registered inappropriate functions.

 

·        Use of Smart Devices: Smart device usage during working hours and on the premises of the company is being restricted. Switching of the devices as long as they will be on the premises of the institute or company is beneficial to both students and other employees as well.

 

·        Social Media: If you are getting registered and want to use company or institute devices, then accessing social media is very strictly prohibited. Only in the break timings and that too from personal devices only it’s allowable.

 

d) ENFORCEMENT

Any violation created by the above policies by any of the employees, workers,s or students will be terminated immediately. Even the same is applicable with vendors as well.