General responsibilities
You must:
- protect your username, password, and security token against misuse
- operate a clear screen policy when you leave your computer unattended. This can be done by, for example, “locking” the computer by:
- pressing the ctrl, alt and delete keys simultaneously
- clicking the “Lock Computer” button on the screen
- prevent inadvertent disclosure of information and avoid being overlooked when working
- protect hard copy material, portable devices, and removable media at all times. You must ensure they remain accounted for. When not in use you must secure them under lock and key
- ensure all removable media and portable ICT are encrypted
- securely destroy printed material and removable media when no longer required
- only access or attempt to access ICT you have been authorised to access
- only access or attempt to access information for official council purposes aligned with your role. This must be on a need-to-know basis
- connect council ICT such as desktops and laptops to the council network at least once every 30 days or it may be disconnected. To reconnect you must call the Service Desk on telephone number 01522 555555
- connect council ICT such as desktops and laptops to the council's network continuously for at least six hours per month to receive security updates. This can be directly or remotely via AOPVN. You must ensure devices remain connected until updates have been received and applied, for example Windows updates