The purpose of this policy is to define standards for connecting to Arp's network from any host. These standards are designed to minimize the potential exposure to the Arp network  from damages which may result from unauthorized use of the network  resources. Damages include the loss of sensitive or company confidential data, intellectual property, damage to public image, damage to critical Arp ISD's  internal systems, etc.

This policy applies to all users of the Arp ISD network using home computers or personally-owned computer, laptops, handhelds, or workstation used to connect to the Arp ISD network. This policy applies to remote access connections used to access network resources, including reading or sending email and viewing intranet web resources.

Remote access implementations that are covered by this policy include, but are not limited to, dial-in modems, frame relay, ISDN, DSL, VPN, SSH, and cable modems, etc.

1. It is the responsibility of Arp ISD network users with remote access privileges to Arp ISD network to ensure that their remote access connection is given the same consideration as any user's on-site connection to Arp ISD's local area network.

2. General access to the Internet for recreational use by immediate household members through the Arp ISD  Network on personal computers is permitted for employees that have flat-rate services. The Arp ISD network user  is responsible to ensure the family member does not violate any of the Arp ISD policies, does not perform illegal activities, and does not use the access for outside business interests. The Arp ISD network user bears responsibility for the consequences should the access be misused.

3. Please review the following policies for details of protecting information when accessing the district's  network via remote access methods, and Arp ISD Acceptable Use Policy.

4. For additional information regarding <Company Name>'s remote access connection options, including how to order or disconnect service, cost comparisons, troubleshooting, etc., go to the Remote Access Services website.

1. Secure remote access must be strictly controlled. Control will be enforced via one-time password authentication or public/private keys with strong pass-phrases. For information on creating a strong pass-phrase see the Password Policy.

2. At no time should any Arp ISD network user provide their login or email password to anyone, not even family members.

3. Arp ISD network users with remote access privileges must ensure that their  personal computer or workstation, which is remotely connected to The Arp ISD network, is not connected to any other network at the same time, with the exception of personal networks that are under the complete control of the user.

4. Reconfiguration of a home user's equipment for the purpose of split-tunneling or dual homing is

not permitted at any time.

5. Non-standard hardware configurations must be approved by Arp ISD Technology Director and must maintain security configurations for access to hardware.

6. All hosts that are connected to Arp ISD's internal networks via remote access technologies must use the most up-to-date anti-virus software, this includes personal computers.

7. Personal equipment that is used to connect to Arp ISD's networks must meet the requirements of Arp ISD-owned equipment for remote access.

11. Organizations or individuals who wish to implement non-standard Remote Access solutions to the Arp ISD's production network must obtain prior approval from the Arp Technology Department.

Any Arp ISD network user  found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and/or services AND any criminal charges resulting from illegal use of network resources.