Re: Best practice: IT polices and standards

[Dave Kovarik <david-kovarik () NORTHWESTERN EDU>]

 Nick - this is a template I've used before with some success.
I think it covers all the required items but not necessarily in the
order as shown.  Feel free to use.
- Dave
Dave Kovarik
Northwestern University
847-467-5930

On 9/30/10 1:10 PM, Nick Recchia wrote:
> Hello Folks,
>
> My department is currently planning to revamp our IT Policies. We lack 
> consistency and I am striving to create a cohesive and uniform style 
> for all IT polices and standards (current and new).
>
> There are varying ways University IT Policies are configured and 
> structured - some very detailed and others not -  I was wondering if 
> any of you have a Policy template you find successful and would be 
> willing to share your template. Further, perhaps you'd also be willing 
> to share your interpretation of why you find your format success?
>
> I am currently considering to appropriate Cornell University's style, 
> but some aspects may be beyond our departmental abilities - note, we 
> do not have a University Policy Office.
>
> Please feel free to contact me direct.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
> Sincerely,
> Nick
> --
> Nicholas Recchia
> /Security Administrator/
> ITS - Security Services
> infosec.usfca.edu <http://infosec.usfca.edu>

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