Work laptops or office laptops are closely monitored by the infosec team to control the breaching of security policies that seriously impact the organization. There are a lot of examples where employees of the organization have been terminated for breaching the security policies leading to information leakage. Here are the few best practices to be followed while using work laptops and staying compliant with an organization’s security policies.
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Major Do’s & Don’t
- Do not allow unauthorized persons to use/operate your company laptop.
- Only connect to trusted and known wireless networks.
- Company laptops should be placed on flat and stable surfaces (Ideally a study table) to avoid accidents that
may damage the laptop. - After you finish your work, shut down the laptop. A restart will improve operating system performance and
installs the necessary security patches deployed by ITIM. - Do not overcharge your laptop battery by continuously keeping it connected to the power source. Once
fully charged, disconnect the power, and allow it to discharge. This power management will improve
battery efficiency and overall life. - Avoid any spillage of food or drink on the laptop.
- Keep the laptop in a safe and secure place while not in use.
- Please note that you are responsible for the safety of the laptop allocated to you. You shall be held liable
for any physical damage/theft/loss of the company laptop.
Best Security Practices
- While traveling, protect the company laptop from theft, physical damage, and loss by being vigilant.
- Avoid using the laptop in crowded public places and be vigilant towards peeping toms and shoulder
surfers. - Never leave your laptop unattended, and never allow anyone else to use it.
- Do not share your credentials and authorized access codes with anyone, not even with your family
members. - Beware of phishing emails. Do not open any unsolicited email attachments.
- Commonly used, whitelisted & non-commercial applications are available in the Software SelfService
Portal. - Be aware of Web sites and emails guiding you to download applications. Downloading and installing
software and plugins from an unknown source may expose a severe security risk. - If you notice any change or abnormal behavior in your system, please get in touch with the Servicedesk
team to get your system checked.
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Using these best practices, you may ensure the optimal performance and longevity of your work laptop. Maintain it properly by keeping it clean and preventing spillage. Use it with caution, following corporate standards and avoiding unauthorized installs. Use protective cases and handle them with care during shipping.
Hope this information helps every fresher new joinee’s to handle their work laptop securely.
