Removable Media Policy

1. Overview

Removable media is a well-known source of malware infections and has been directly tied to the loss of sensitive information in many organizations.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to minimize the risk of loss or exposure of sensitive information maintained by eCuras and to reduce the risk of acquiring malware infections on computers operated by eCuras.

3. Scope

This policy covers all computers and servers operating in eCuras.

4. Policy

eCuras staff may only use eCuras removable media in their work computers.  eCurasremovable media may not be connected to or used in computers that are not owned or leased by the eCuras without the explicit permission of the eCuras  InfoSec staff.  Sensitive information should be stored on removable media only when required in the performance of your assigned duties or when providing information required by other state or federal agencies.  When sensitive information is stored on removable media, it must be encrypted following the eCuras Acceptable Encryption Policy.

Exceptions to this policy may be requested on a case-by-case basis by eCuras-exception procedures.

5. Policy Compliance

5.1  Compliance Measurement

The Infosec team will verify compliance with this policy through various methods, including but not limited to periodic walk-thrus, video monitoring, business tool reports, internal and external audits, and feedback to the policy owner.

5.2  Exceptions

The Infosec team must approve any exception to the policy in advance.

5.3  Non-Compliance

An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

6. Related Standards, Policies, and Processes

• 1. Acceptable Encryption Policy

Revised: March 14th, 2018

Table of Content

1. Acceptable Encryption Policy
2. Acceptable Use Policy
3. Clean Desc Policy
4. Data Breach Response Policy
5. Disaster Recovery Plan Policy
6. Digital Signature Acceptance Policy
7. Email Policy
8. Ethics Policy
9. Pandemic Response Planning Policy
10. Password Construction Guidelines
11. Password Protection Policy
12. Security Response Plan Policy
13. End User Encryption Key Protection Policy
14. Acquisition Assessment Policy
15. Bluetooth Baseline Requirements Policy
16. Remote Access Policy
17. Remote Access Tools Policy
18. Router and Switch Security Policy
19. Wireless Communication Policy
20. Wireless Communication Standard
21. Database Credentials Policy
22. Technology Equipment Disposal Policy
23. Information Logging Standard
24. Lab Security Policy
25. Server Security Policy 
26. Software Installation Policy
27. Workstation Security (For HIPAA) Policy
28. Web Application Security Policy
29.  Analog/ISDN Line Security Policy
30. Anti-Virus Guidelines
31. Server Audit Policy
32. Automatically Forwarded Email Policy
33. Communications Equipment Policy
34. Dial In Access Policy
35. Extranet Policy
36. Internet DMZ Equipment Policy
37. Internet Usage Policy
38. Mobile Device Encryption Policy
39. Personal Communication Devices and Voicemail Policy
40. Removable Media Policy
41. Risk Assessment Policy
42. Server Malware Protection Policy
43. Social Engineering Awareness Policy
44. DMZ Lab Security Policy
45. Email Retention Policy
46. Employee Internet Use Monitoring and Filtering Policy
47. Lab Anti Virus Policy
48. Mobile Employee Endpoint Responsibility Policy
49. Remote Access Mobile Computing Storage
50. Virtual Private Network Policy