BL Companies | Employee Handbook | 2024

2 months to enhance security or at any time if passwords may have been compromised. Employees should Immediately contact the IT Department if they believe their passwords may have been compromised. ▪ Consider using a passphrases which is a series of random words, or a sentence. The more characters the passphrase has, the stronger it is. Here are two different examples: ▪ Strategy-Design-Technology-company name ▪ Time for lunch at 1:23 These passphrases are strong as they use capital letters and symbols and they are easy to remember and type. An employee can make a passphrase even by replacing letters with numbers or symbols, such as replacing the letter ‘a’ with the ‘@’ symbol or the letter ‘o’ with the number zero. If a website or program limits the number of characters to be used in a password, the employee should use the maximum number of characters allowed. Transferring Data Data transfer is one of the most common ways cybercrimes happen. Employees should follow these best practices when transferring data: ▪ Consider using BL’s Files.com FTP service if transferring confidential information.

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▪ All files downloaded from the Internet must be checked for possible computer viruses. Employees need to contact the IT Department for assistance. Employees working remotely must adhere to the following security measures: ▪ Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure access to the company network ▪ Ensure home Wi-Fi networks are secured with strong passwords. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY This policy is designed to furnish employees with informative insights and practical guidance to mitigate potential challenges associated with the use of social media in the workplace. Its primary goal is to offer clear guidelines for employees, ensuring the appropriate and responsible utilization of social media platforms when representing the Company, both in personal and professional capacities. All employees are expected to adhere to this policy. What is Social Media Social media refers to online platforms and websites that facilitate the creation, sharing, and exchange of information, ideas, and multimedia content within virtual communities. Blogging or other forms of

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