Attachment 11 B Mobile Device Rules of Behavior User Agreement.pdf

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RULES OF BEHAVIOR FOR MOBILE DEVICES

PURPOSE

These Rules of Behavior apply to all employees and contractors of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), who use Mobile devices (iPads, android tablets, Blackberry devices, iPhones, and Windows Mobile). The rules are both informative and directive in nature. FEMA will enforce the rules through disciplanary action commensurate with the level of infractions. Depending on the severity of the violation, corrective actions may range from a verbal or written warning, remedial training, removal of system access for a specific period of time, reassignment to other duties, suspension, or termination.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER POLICY AND DIRECTIVES

The Rules of Behavior are written to complement existing DHS policy and enhance the awareness of each user’s responsibilities. If there is a conflict between the Rules of Behavior and a higher DHS directive, the higher directive shall take precedence. The Rules of Behavior are designed to work in parallel with the DHS Information Technology (IT) Security directives and policies.

RULES OF BEHAVIOR

By signing the attached User Agreement, the user acknowledges receipt, review, and understanding of the Rules of Behavior pertaining Mobile devices --

Follow FEMA password policy and protect password from unauthorized disclosure.

Use the FEMA-issued device for authorized purposes only, to include limited personnel use.

Protect privileged information from public disclosure.

Report immediately a lost or stolen device to your supervisor and to the FEMA Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) (fema-enterprise-service-desk@fema.gov). Device will be deactivated.

Use only FEMA-approved software and applications. Use of other than approved software for the Mobile device or computer resources violates acceptable DHS use policy.

Use only FEMA-approved device configurations. Modification of the Mobile device configuration or computer resources violates acceptable DHS use policy.

Report immediately (within the first hour of discovery) any IT security violations or unusual device behavior per instructions outlined in the FEMA Network Security Guide.

Be aware that use of the FEMA-issued mobile devices and other technology resources are subject to periodic audits and their use does not ensure personal privacy.

DO NOT use personal or non-DHS issued wireless devices on any government network without specific written permission from the OCIO.

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DO NOT process or transmit classified information

DO NOT leave the mobile device logged-on or unattended.

You have no reasonable expectation of privacy when you use this information system; this includes any communications or data transiting or stored on this information system. At any time, and for any lawful government purpose, the government may, without notice, monitor, intercept, search and seize any communication or data transiting or stored on this information system.

The government may disclose or use any communications or data transiting or stored on this information system for any lawful government purpose, including but not limited to law enforcement purposes.

Mobile Device User Agreement

Name of Requester: __________________________________________________

As an employee of, or contractor working with, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency, I agree to comply with the DHS policy and FEMA Rules of Behavior concerning use of, and security for, the mobile device in my possession.

Requestor Certification

I certify that I have read the above statements and Rules of Behavior, fully understand my responsibilities, and agree to comply. I understand that violation of the above policy may result in the taking of disciplinary action against me, in withdrawal of the mobile device from my possession and use, or both.

Name (please print): ______________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________

Supervisor Certification

I approve of the above request based on operational need. I certify that I have read the above statements, and fully understand and accept my responsibilities regarding use of the mobile

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Name (please print): ______________________________________

Title: __________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________

Fax to: MW TSC @ 540-686-4464