When onboarding at a new company you are given a laptop and asked to sign an agreement determining what the laptop can and cannot be used for. Which acronym best describes the policy you were asked to sign?
An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is a document often given by employers to their employees and contractors prior to being given access to company networks and equipment. It dictates what users can and cannot do, for example it will likely state users are expected to follow the law, that certain types of websites are not permitted, etc.
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What does AUP stand for and what are its main components?
What are the consequences of violating an AUP?
Can you give examples of common topics covered in an AUP?