Security Trianing Policy

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

 

Introduction Understanding the importance of computer security and individual responsibilities and accountability for computer security are paramount to achieving organization security goals. This can be accomplished with a combination of general computer security awareness training and targeted, product specific, training. The philosophy of protection and specific security instructions needs to be taught to, and re-enforced with, computer users. The security awareness and training information needs to be continuously upgraded and reinforced.
Purpose The purpose of the Security Training Policy is to describe the requirements for ensure each user of The City Of El Paso Information Resources is receives adequate training on computer security issues.
Audience The City Of El Paso Security Training Policy applies equally to all individuals that use any The City Of El Paso Information Resources.
Security Training Policy
  • All new users will attend an approved Security Awareness training class prior to, or at least within 30 days of, being granted access to any The City Of El Paso information resources.
  • All users will sign an acknowledgement stating they have read and understand The City Of El Paso requirements regarding computer security policies and procedures.
  • All users (employees, consultants, contractors, temporaries, etc.) will be provided with sufficient training and supporting reference materials to allow them to properly protect City Of El Paso information resources.
  • IS will prepare, maintain, and distribute one or more information security manuals that concisely describe The City Of El Paso information security policies and procedures.
  • All users will attend an annual computer security training seminar.
  • IS will develop and maintain a communications process to be able to communicate new computer security program information, security bulletin information, and security items of interest.
Disciplinary Actions Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action which may include termination for employees and temporaries; a termination of employment relations in the case of contractors or consultants; dismissal for interns and volunteers; or suspension or expulsion in the case of a student. Additionally, individuals are subject to loss of The City Of El Paso Information Resources access privileges, civil, and criminal prosecution.
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