Office Internet Usage Policy: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 10:19, 24 November 2025

1. Purpose

This policy defines the rules for accessing and using the office internet network. The purpose is to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient use of internet resources strictly for business-related activities, while providing limited access for personal devices through the guest network.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, contractors, interns, consultants, and visitors who access the company’s internet network.

3. Internet Access

Hein+Fricke (Office Network)

To be used only on company-provided laptops and devices.

Strictly for official work-related purposes.

Unauthorized or personal use is prohibited.

H+F_Guest (Guest Network)

• To be used for personal mobile devices and visitors.

• Provides limited bandwidth and restricted access.

• Must not be used for illegal, inappropriate, or bandwidth-heavy activities (e.g., torrenting, gaming, streaming).

4. Employee Responsibilities

Employees must:

Use the internet responsibly and strictly for business requirements on the official network.
Ensure personal devices connect only to the H+F_Guest network.
Avoid downloading or accessing any content that may harm the company’s IT systems.
Report suspicious activity or unauthorized access attempts to the IT team immediately.

5. Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited on both networks:

• Accessing or distributing offensive, illegal, or inappropriate content.

• Unauthorized file sharing, torrenting, or peer-to-peer applications.

• Bypassing network security controls, proxies, or firewalls.

• Using the company network for personal commercial/business activities.

6. Security & Monitoring

• All traffic on the Hein+Fricke network is monitored and logged by the IT department.

• The company may restrict or block websites/applications that impact productivity or security.

• Policy violations may result in disciplinary action, including restricted access or HR involvement.

7. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to meet business and security requirements.

8. Acknowledgement

All employees must confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Office Internet Policy by signing the Internet Policy Acknowledgement Form.

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-'''1. Purpose'''
+== 1. Purpose ==
+This policy defines the rules for accessing and using the office internet network. The purpose is to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient use of internet resources strictly for business-related activities, while providing limited access for personal devices through the guest network.
-This policy outlines the rules for accessing and using the office internet network. Its purpose is to maintain a secure, reliable, and efficient environment for business-related internet usage, while allowing limited access for personal devices through the designated guest network.
+== 2. Scope ==
+This policy applies to all employees, contractors, interns, consultants, and visitors who access the company’s internet network.
-'''2. Scope'''
+== 3. Internet Access ==
-This policy applies to all employees, contractors, interns, consultants, and visitors who access the organization’s internet services.
+=== Hein+Fricke (Office Network) ===
+To be used only on company-provided laptops and devices.
-'''3. Internet Access'''
+Strictly for official work-related purposes.
-'''Hein+Fricke (Office Network):'''
+Unauthorized or personal use is prohibited.
-* To be used '''only''' on company-provided laptops and approved devices.
+=== H+F_Guest (Guest Network) ===
-* Intended strictly for '''official work-related activities'''.
+• To be used for personal mobile devices and visitors.
-* Personal or unauthorized use is '''not permitted'''.
-'''H+F_Guest (Guest Network):'''
+• Provides limited bandwidth and restricted access.
-* To be used for '''personal mobile devices''' and '''visitor access'''.
+• Must not be used for illegal, inappropriate, or bandwidth-heavy activities (e.g., torrenting, gaming, streaming).
-* Bandwidth and access are limited for non-business use.
-* Must not be used for illegal, inappropriate, or bandwidth-heavy activities such as torrenting, gaming, or media streaming.
-'''4. Employee Responsibilities'''
+== 4. Employee Responsibilities ==
+Employees must:
-Employees are required to:
+# Use the internet responsibly and strictly for business requirements on the official network.
+# Ensure personal devices connect only to the '''H+F_Guest''' network.
+# Avoid downloading or accessing any content that may harm the company’s IT systems.
+# Report suspicious activity or unauthorized access attempts to the IT team immediately.
-# Use the office internet responsibly and only for business purposes on the official network.
+== 5. Prohibited Use ==
-# Ensure that personal devices connect exclusively to the '''H+F_Guest''' network.
+The following activities are strictly prohibited on '''both''' networks:
-# Avoid downloading or accessing content that may compromise security or disrupt IT systems.
-# Immediately report any suspicious network activity or unauthorized access attempts to the IT department.
-'''5. Prohibited Use'''
+• Accessing or distributing offensive, illegal, or inappropriate content.
-The following activities are strictly prohibited on both networks:
+• Unauthorized file sharing, torrenting, or peer-to-peer applications.
-* Accessing, sharing, or distributing offensive, illegal, or inappropriate content.
+• Bypassing network security controls, proxies, or firewalls.
-* Unauthorized file sharing, torrenting, or use of peer-to-peer applications.
-* Attempting to bypass firewalls, proxies, or other security controls.
-* Using the company internet for personal business ventures or external commercial activities.
-'''6. Security & Monitoring'''
+• Using the company network for personal commercial/business activities.
-* All traffic on the Hein+Fricke office network is subject to monitoring and logging by the IT department.
+== 6. Security & Monitoring ==
-* The company may block or restrict websites, services, or applications that pose security risks or affect productivity.
+• All traffic on the '''Hein+Fricke''' network is monitored and logged by the IT department.
-* Violations of this policy may lead to disciplinary actions, including restricted access or escalation to HR.
-'''7. Policy Review'''
+• The company may restrict or block websites/applications that impact productivity or security.
-This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as required to align with evolving security standards and organizational requirements.
+• Policy violations may result in disciplinary action, including restricted access or HR involvement.
-'''8. Acknowledgement'''
+== 7. Policy Review ==
+This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to meet business and security requirements.
-All employees must confirm they have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Office Internet Usage Policy by signing the Internet Policy Acknowledgement Form.
+== 8. Acknowledgement ==
+All employees must confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Office Internet Policy by signing the '''Internet Policy Acknowledgement Form'''.