Writing Information Security Policies

Summary

Email is the electronic equivalent of a postcard. Because of this, it requires special policy considerations. From archiving to content guidelines, organizations have a lot to consider when writing email policies.

1. Rules for using email:

   • Policies should be written to promote the responsible use of email that supports the organization’s goals and business requirements.

   • Some of the items that should be included in the policy concern courtesy, content, general usage, and compliance with the policy.

2. Administration of email:

   • Policies describing the administration of email discuss the actions the organization will follow in the management of the email system.

   • Administrative policies should establish the right to scan messages passing through ...