What is the purpose of an acceptable use policy (AUP)?

The correct answer is A. To establish guidelines for acceptable use of organizational resources. An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) establishes clear guidelines defining what constitutes authorized and unauthorized use of organizational resources - computers, networks, internet access, email, and data. It communicates expectations to employees and provides the organization a…

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ATo establish guidelines for acceptable use of organizational resources
BNone of the above
CTo enforce security controls on organizational resources
DTo restrict access to organizational resources

How the community answered

(35 responses)

A
94% (33)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)

Explanation

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) establishes clear guidelines defining what constitutes authorized and unauthorized use of organizational resources - computers, networks, internet access, email, and data. It communicates expectations to employees and provides the organization a legal and disciplinary basis for action when policies are violated. While it may indirectly restrict access (C) or reinforce security controls (D), its primary purpose is to define behavioral boundaries and acceptable conduct, not to technically enforce them. AUPs are a foundational administrative security control.

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