Acceptable Use Policy Template
Defines acceptable and prohibited uses of company systems and data.
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Acceptable Use Policy for SOC 2 Type II must include the following8 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Policy objectives.
General Use Guidelines
Overarching principles.
Email and Communication
Email and messaging rules.
Internet Usage
Acceptable browsing.
Software and Applications
Installation policies.
Personal Device Usage
BYOD rules.
Monitoring and Privacy
Company monitoring rights.
Violations
Consequences.
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Policy Details
Other SOC 2 Type II Templates
Establishes the overarching information security program and governance structure.
Defines requirements for managing user access based on least privilege.
Establishes password creation, management, and rotation requirements.
Defines data classification levels and handling requirements.
Structured approach for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents.
Ensures critical business functions continue during and after disruptions.
Procedures for recovering IT infrastructure after catastrophic events.
Procedures for requesting, reviewing, approving, and deploying changes.