iPad Security Policy

      iPad Security Policy

Purpose

• At this time the following functions are supported
• Entering Time (B2W)
• Jobsite Photos (OneDrive)
• Accessing company e-mail (Mail)

What’s on the iPad

• iPad AIR 32GB – Includes up to 1GB of Canada data per month
• Each iPad is preloaded with business applications:

User Responsibilities

• The iPad is subject to routine monitoring by Whissell Contracting. Devices must be surrendered immediately upon request or if you are leaving employment at Whissell Contracting.
• Whissell Contracting is not responsible for the loss of any personal files that may be deleted from an iPad.
• The iPad is to remain with the designated person and not swapped with other employees.

User Restrictions

• Upon issue, the iPad will be loaded with applicable business related applications. External applications are not to be installed.

Lost, Damaged or Stolen iPad

• If the iPad is lost, stolen, or damaged, Whissell IT must be notified immediately. iPads that are believed to be stolen can be tracked through iCloud.
• iPads are a part of a remote wiping service. This will assist in locating or wiping the device if lost or stolen.

Prohibited Uses (not exclusive)

• Do not “jailbreak” or “root” your device. Doing so will introduce instabilities and increase the risk of malware infections.
• Confidential data should not be stored on the device for privacy, security and compliance reasons. Confidential data includes but is not limited to Social Security Numbers, credit card numbers, financial / banking information, Health records.

Safeguarding and Maintaining as a Work Tool

• A passcode to gain access into the device is required. This helps prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access to the device.
• An idle timeout lock is required. This ensures that the device will automatically prompt for a passcode if left idle or unattended. The current idle timeout is 10 minutes.
• All software will be regularly updated, including the operating system and installed applications. This helps protect the device from attack and compromise.
• Whissell iPads must be joined to the mobile managed environment. This helps Whissell IT to configure and maintain device security and privacy settings. Removal or disabling of the management software is prohibited.
• Whissell reserves the right to periodically inspect and audit the device for proper security configuration and compliance.