Section 18: Network Policies Flashcards
What is Change Management?
Structured way of changing the state of a computer system, network, or IT procedure
What is an Incident Response Plan?
Contains instructions to help network and system administrators detect, respond to, and recover from network security incidents
What is a Disaster Recovery Plan?
Documents how an organization can quickly resume work after an unplanned incident
What is a Business Continuity Plan?
Outlines how a business will continue operating during an unplanned disruption in service
What is a System Life Cycle Plan?
Describes the approach to maintaining an asset from creation to disposal
What is a Standard Operating Procedure?
A set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help its employees carry out routine operations
What is a Password Policy?
A set of rules created to improve computer security by motivating users to create and properly store secure passwords
What is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
A set of rules that restricts the ways in which a network resource may be used and sets guidelines on how it should be used
What is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy?
Allows employees to access enterprise networks and systems using their personal mobile devices
What is a Remote Access Policy?
A document which outlines and defines acceptable methods of remotely connecting to the internal network
What is an Onboarding Policy?
A documented policy that describes all the requirements for integrating a new hire into the company and its cultures
What is an Offboarding Policy?
A documented policy that covers all the steps to successfully part ways with an employee who’s leaving the company
What is a Security Policy?
A document that outlines how to protect the organization’s systems, networks, and data from threats
What is a Data Loss Prevention Policy?
A document defining how organizations can share and protect data
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
Defines what data is confidential and cannot be shared outside of that relationship
What is a Service-Level Agreement (SLA)?
Documents the quality, availability, and responsibilities agreed upon by a service provider and a client
What is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)?
Non-binding agreement between two or more organizations to detail what common actions they intend to take
What is a Physical Network Diagram?
Shows the actual physical arrangement of the components that make up the network
What is an Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF)?
A cable rack in a central office that cross connects and manages the IT cabling between a main distribution frame (MDF) and remote workstation devices
What is a Main Distribution Frame (MDF)?
A cable rack that interconnects and manages the telecommunications wiring between itself and any number of IDFs.
What is a Logical Network Diagram?
Illustrates the flow of data across a network and shows how devices communicate with each other
What is a Wiring Diagram?
Labels which cables are connected to which ports
What is a Wired Site Survey?
Determines if a site has the right amount of power, space, and cooling to support a new upgrade or installation
What is an Audit and Assessment Report?
Delivered after a formal assessment has been conducted
What is a Baseline Configuration?
Set of specifications for an information system, or a configuration item within a system, that has been formally reviewed and agreed on
