Sample Policies and Procedures

Policies and procedures set the foundation for good IT governance. Below are sample policies and procedures that set the foundation for effective management; they are relatively simple and are designed for use with small to mid-range organizations. You are free to use, copy, and modify this material to fit your needs. Please visit our blog for more ongoing, practical advice concerning IT governance.

IT-001 IT Authority Policy | Dec 2009
IT-002 Acceptable Use Policy | Dec 2009
IT-003 Data Backup Policy | Jan 2010
IT-004 Disaster Recovery Policy
IT-005 Data Archival and Retention Policy | Dec 2009
IT-006 IT Security Policy | Jul 2010
IT-007 Email Guidelines and Requirements Policy
IT-008 Social Media Guidelines and Requirements Policy
IT-009 Mobile and Portable Systems Guidelines and Requirements Policy

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