Email / Internet Acceptable Use Policy

📘 Module 1: Introduction to Acceptable-Use Policies (AUP) (30 Minutes)

📖 Section 1.1: What is an Acceptable-Use Policy?

• Definition and purpose of an AUP
• Importance in protecting organizational IT assets

📖 Section 1.2: Risks of Misuse

• Consequences of data breaches, malware, and phishing
• Legal exposure and brand damage
• Impact on productivity and bandwidth abuse

📘 Module 2: Email Usage Guidelines (45 Minutes)

📖 Section 2.1: Professional Email Etiquette

• Use of clear tone and appropriate language
• Standard signature and formatting practices
• Avoiding informal or offensive messages

📖 Section 2.2: Prohibited Email Behaviors

• Sharing login credentials or passwords
• Sending personal, discriminatory, or sensitive company data
• Misuse of email forwarding or mass distribution

📖 Section 2.3: Email Security Best Practices

• Identifying phishing and scam emails
• Using encryption for sensitive communications
• Best practices for attachments and links

📘 Module 3: Internet & Device Usage Rules (30 Minutes)

📖 Section 3.1: Permitted vs Prohibited Activities

• Access to work-approved websites and digital tools
• Restricting access to social media, gambling, or streaming platforms
• Policy on downloading software and file sharing

📖 Section 3.2: Monitoring and Privacy

• Company’s right to monitor systems and network activity
• Clarifying user expectations: no assumption of privacy

🔒 Empower yourself with secure, respectful, and policy-compliant digital behavior — protect your organization and your role within it.