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Acceptable Usage Policies (AUPs) Protect You and Your Organization

Tech Soup

An acceptable usage policy (AUP) is a set of rules applied by the. The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. Legal liability, copyright infringement and harassment claims. In short, a policy ensures that every user understands that.

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Developing a BYOD and Mobile IT Strategy

Tech Soup

Having all kinds of diverse devices and software floating around in the workplace wreaks havoc with IT systems. TechSoup itself has adopted a tiered user policy. Perhaps the most controversial thing about such policies are the amount of ownership that an organization takes over personal devices. The Problem.

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Desktop Security Tools and Resources from TechSoup

Tech Soup

Plus, browse desktop security software from donor partners such as Symantec, Mailshell, and Red Earth. Policy Patrol Mail Security Bundle (admin fee: $60) prevents email-related issues like legal liability, damage to your reputation, and confidentiality breaches. Spam, virus, and privacy software.

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Nonprofits Should Make the Most of Email Signatures

Tech Soup

Deborah Galea is the COO at Red Earth Software, Inc , which donates its Policy Patrol Mail Security Bundle to eligible nonprofits to prevent. congestion, legal liability, and confidentiality breaches. Without a simple disclaimer, your organization is left open to liability for the information getting into unintended hands.

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An Essential Guide to Nonprofit Financial Management (Best Practices and Tips)

DoJiggy

You also need policies to stay up-to-date with compliance and reporting requirements. Use nonprofit accounting and management software with built-in compliance and real-time reporting. Add it to your Form 990 to account for your assets and liabilities. Having a financial surplus helps you stay operational during rough patches.

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Security: The Scary Part of Cloud Computing

Tech Soup

Despite all this, the industry standard for cloud software as a service providers is to guarantee 99.9% They also have strong "logical" security in which they have sophisticated data encryption, software and hardware firewalls, and constant monitoring. availability. Their back-end systems are not visible to end-users.

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Ethical Considerations in School Fundraising — Transparency, Safety & Legal Compliance

Big Fundraising Ideas

Reduces liability risks for theschool. Research the organizations track record, request references, and review its policies on transparency and accountability. Use fundraising software tailored for nonprofits, such as DonorPerfect or Bloomerang, to manage contributions and generatereports.

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