IT Acceptable Use Policy

Principles

  • Our Information Systems are fundamental to our business and process the vast majority of our important data. This data is extremely valuable and is constantly threatened by Cyber Attacks.
  • We are committed to protecting our data and information and complying to any legal, regulatory or contractual requirements.
  • We always act in an ethical manner when using Information Systems, which includes public platforms and social media.
  • We follow the rules and processes that apply to our Information Systems and do not attempt to bypass any controls.

We

  • only use our Information Systems to perform Rolls-Royce business activities. We do not use third party systems for company business unless they are approved. Reasonable personal use of company IT systems is permitted to the extent is does not cost the company money or cause security, data privacy or connectivity issues;
  • only use those Information Systems and applications which we have been authorised to use as part of our role;
  • do not change or attempt to change the configuration of any Company device issued to us or Information System or application to which we have access unless authorised to do so;
  • limit the use of any removable media only to those with a critical business need;
  • are responsible for the data on our Information Systems and ensure that it is marked and handled in accordance to the rules and regulations that apply, particularly when travelling with IT equipment;
  • help protect the Company by:
    • complying with the password standard and never divulging our password to others – unless required to do so by law;
    • ensuring devices are locked when not in use;
    • accepting any software updates in a timely fashion;
    • being extremely careful about clicking on links or attachments in emails from unknown or unexpected senders;
    • looking after any IT device (including not leaving items unattended in our own vehicle or other vehicles at any time) and reporting any losses; and
    • not browsing, posting or otherwise interacting with websites that are likely to be deemed unacceptable even if they are not blocked;
  • monitor the Information Systems to the extent permitted or as required by law and as necessary and justifiable for business purposes;
  • report both policy breaches and security incidents to either leadership or the cyber security contacts listed; and
  • read the introduction to our Code and Group Policies to understand to whom they apply and the consequences for breaching them.

Leaders

In addition to the general expectations of leaders set out in the introduction to our Code and Group Policies, leaders:​
  • make sure that IT equipment (laptops, removeable drives, phones, etc) is returned when a team member leaves; and
  • ensure that their teams have access only to the systems and data they need to do their job.

Select Tabs

Our Code

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Additional Guidance

Some of these are internal links and only available if accessing from a Rolls-Royce GAD network asset. 


Contacts
Some of these are internal links and only available if accessing from a Rolls-Royce GAD network asset. 
  • Your leader
  • Accountable Executive or Relationship Manager (supports requests for concessions/exceptions to this Policy)
  • Rolls-Royce IT Security - local IT Security contacts will support requests for concessions/exceptions to this Policy, or email
  • [email protected]
  • UK Security Operations Centre Email: [email protected]
  • US Security Operations Centre Email: [email protected]
  • Rolls-Royce IT Security, APAC Email: [email protected]
  • Rolls-Royce IT Security, AMER Email: [email protected]
  • Rolls-Royce IT Security, EMEA Email: [email protected]
  • Rolls-Royce IT Security Submarines

Take a look back at our Code principles related to this policy:

Our Code

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Did you know our Code is available as an app. Our Code app is currently undergoing maintenance and will be available again by the end of 2024.

Download on the app store – link to website (opens in a new window)