Acceptable Usage Policy

Acceptable Usage Policy

The foundation of our daily operations at Nursing Solutions Academy is a culture of integrity, trust, and transparency. This policy is intended to safeguard the organization, employees, and partners from legal actions that may arise as a result of inadvertent damages that are either intentionally or unintentionally caused. Each employee is accountable for maintaining the security of our cyber networks and devices by comprehending and adhering to the fundamental rules and guidelines in their daily operations.

Purpose

The primary objective of this policy is to guarantee that all personnel within Nursing Solutions Academy are cognizant of the permissible utilization of network systems and computing equipment. The overall security of networks is compromised by inappropriate uses, which render them susceptible to malware risks and virus attacks.

The scope

This is the case policy is applicable to all employees, contractors, consultants, freelancers, partners, and other laborers at Nursing Solutions Academy. It also applies to all equipment that is owned, registered, or leased by the Nursing Solutions Academic.


An Overview of Technology Resources

- Nursing Solutions Academy 's technology resources consist of systems that are related to the Internet, Extranet, and Intranet.
- Desktop computers and laptops are examples of computer apparatus.
- Network identities, storage media, operating systems, software, and computer hardware
- Any other apparatus that is used for business purposes.


Acceptable Use

- The policy must be followed by all mobile and computing devices that are connected to the Nursing Solutions Academy 's network.
- Passwords at the system and user levels must adhere to the Password Policy.
- All system hardware, including desktops and laptops, must be password-protected and equipped with an automatic screen saver feature.
- Employees will be accountable for all network traffic generated by their devices, provided that they adhere to the established limitations for business purposes.
- Nursing Solutions Academy's IT infrastructure is exclusively intended for business purposes, and we will not consider any data services for personal use.
- Employees should not try to hide their identity from the system and misuse it to threaten, intimidate, or harass anyone.
- It is strictly prohibited for employees to use the system network systems to investigate the personal details of others or to publish sensitive information about employees on a public forum.
- In order to safeguard the system from viruses, worms, trojans, and other hazardous programs, employees are required to ensure that the most recent system software update is installed.
- It is prohibited for employees to utilize the authorized network to distribute unlawful files, such as copyrighted or obscene material.


Unacceptable Use
- Violating the rights of individuals or the entire Nursing Solutions Academy safeguarded by copyright, trade secret, patent, or other intellectual property rights.
- Downloading, printing, or externally sharing confidential data, files, or information is strictly prohibited.
- Exporting software, technical information, or encryption software from unauthorized sites violates international or local export control laws.
- Unauthorized copying of photos, content, music, and software from copyrighted websites, materials, or books is prohibited.
- Accessing legal websites to conduct personal business during work hours is not allowed.
- Introducing malicious programs like viruses, worms, trojans, etc., into the system is strictly prohibited.
It is strictly prohibited to permit external parties or other employees to utilize the company's assets.
- Making fraudulent claims about products or services to clients, customers, and partners from official accounts is prohibited.


Employee Responsibilities

- Exercise extra caution when opening email attachments received from unknown senders.
- Refrain from sending junk mail to individuals who did not request them.
- Abide by the rules of using the IT infrastructure within the organization.
- Do not breach the firewall and access rules, which may endanger network security.
- Nursing Solutions Academy regularly audits the network and systems to ensure compliance with this policy.
- Everyone in the Nursing Solutions Academy must uphold the network and system security of the organization.


Data Privacy

- Protect confidential business information using advanced security features (using apps like Authenticator).
- Log off computers when left unattended.
- Dispose of business-related printer matters using shredders.
- Equipment carried to off-site projects or locations must be secured.
- Carry laptops as hand luggage while traveling.