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HARDWORKCO ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

1. PURPOSE
This policy defines acceptable use of HardWorkCo's information technology resources, including computers, networks, email, and internet access.

2. SCOPE
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third parties with access to HardWorkCo systems.

3. ACCEPTABLE USE
• Use systems only for business purposes
• Protect confidential information
• Report security incidents immediately
• Use strong passwords (minimum 12 characters)

4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
• Personal use of company resources
• Installing unauthorized software
• Accessing inappropriate content
• Sharing credentials with others

5. COMPLIANCE
Violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

HARDWORKCO DATA RETENTION POLICY

1. PURPOSE
This policy establishes guidelines for the retention and disposal of HardWorkCo data in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

2. RETENTION SCHEDULES
• Employee Records: 7 years after termination
• Financial Records: 7 years (SOX compliance)
• Customer Data: 3 years after last interaction
• Email Communications: 3 years
• System Logs: 1 year

3. DATA CLASSIFICATION
• Public: No retention requirements
• Internal: 3-7 years depending on type
• Confidential: 7 years minimum
• Restricted: As required by regulation

4. DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
All data must be securely deleted using approved methods when retention period expires.

HARDWORKCO MALWARE PROTECTION POLICY

1. PURPOSE
This policy establishes requirements for protecting HardWorkCo systems and data from malicious software threats.

2. ANTIVIRUS REQUIREMENTS
• All workstations must have approved antivirus software
• Real-time scanning must be enabled
• Automatic updates must be configured
• Weekly full system scans required

3. EMAIL SECURITY
• Email filtering for malicious attachments
• Quarantine suspicious emails
• User training on phishing recognition

4. INCIDENT RESPONSE
• Immediately isolate infected systems
• Report incidents to IT Security
• Document and analyze all incidents
• Restore from clean backups when necessary

HARDWORKCO HARDWARE ASSET POLICY

1. PURPOSE
This policy governs the management, tracking, and secure disposal of all HardWorkCo hardware assets.

2. ASSET INVENTORY
• All hardware must be tagged and registered
• Annual physical inventory required
• Asset database must be maintained
• Location changes must be documented

3. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Report lost or stolen equipment immediately
• Use equipment only for business purposes
• Return equipment upon termination
• Maintain equipment in good condition

4. SECURE DISPOSAL
• Data wiping required before disposal
• Physical destruction for sensitive devices
• Environmental compliance for e-waste
• Certificate of destruction required

HARDWORKCO NETWORK SECURITY POLICY

1. PURPOSE
This policy defines security requirements for HardWorkCo's network infrastructure and user access controls.

2. ACCESS CONTROLS
• Multi-factor authentication required
• VPN required for remote access
• Role-based access controls (RBAC)
• Regular access reviews required

3. NETWORK MONITORING
• 24/7 network monitoring enabled
• Intrusion detection systems active
• Log all network access attempts
• Alert on suspicious activities

4. WIRELESS SECURITY
• WPA3 encryption required
• Guest network isolation
• Regular password rotation
• Device registration required