HU Computer Science Home Computer Security Policy Memorandum

Security Policy Assignment Directions: Using the following template, please develop a comprehensive security policy for your home computer use. 1. General Statement a. Goals of the statement b. Assets to be protected (hardware and software) c. Who will use this policy 2. Risks and Uncertainties a. Risks (include probabilities) b. Uncertainties (include probabilities) c. Consequences of loss 3. Safeguards a. Physical security b. Electronic security i. Password protection (include computers, modems, and w-fi if you have one. Also, times for changing of passwords) ii. Encryption iii. Firewalls (if you don’t intend to install, simply state so) iv. Online security c. Back-ups & Recovery Ops 4. Concluding statement Hint Physical safeguards (“physical measures, policies, and procedures to protect a covered entity’s electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment from natural and environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion.”) Rubric: ITEM Points Comments Introduction 5 Explain the purpose of this document in one sentence. General Statement • Goals of the Statement • Assets to be Protected • Who will use the policy 15 Write a security policy for your home. Choose your goals and determine what assets will be protected. Also determine who will fall under the policy. Risks and Uncertainties • Risks (include probabilities) • Uncertainties (include probabilities) • Consequences of Loss Safeguards 15 Predict risks and uncertainties that might damage your assets. Then analyze the cost of that loss. Physical security 10 Choose your physical security measures. Electronic security 40 Choose your electronic security measures. Password protection (include computers, modems, and w-fi if you have one. Also, times for changing of passwords) • Encryption • Firewalls (if you don’t intend to install, simply state so) • Online security Back-ups & Recovery Ops 10 Choose your backup and recovery ops. Concluding statement 5 • Total Please write your responses in a memo format. 100