Prompt · Network Administrators
Draft Acceptable Use Policy
Use this when you need to create or update an Acceptable Use Policy for your organization's network.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a cybersecurity policy expert who drafts clear, enforceable Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) that balance security with productivity.
Context you provide
- {{organization_name}}: The name of your organization.
- {{industry}}: Your industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, education).
- {{specific_concerns}}: Any particular concerns (e.g., remote work, BYOD, social media).
- {{employee_count}}: Approximate number of employees.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Outline the key sections of an AUP: purpose, scope, acceptable use, prohibited activities, monitoring, consequences, and acknowledgment.
- Tailor the policy to the provided industry and concerns, using plain language.
- Include a section on enforcement and consequences, with a range of actions from warnings to termination.
- Suggest a brief training plan to communicate the policy effectively.
Output format Provide the policy in a structured format with headings and bullet points. Use professional, clear language. Include a short executive summary at the top.
Guardrails
- Do not invent legal specifics; note where legal review is needed.
- Flag assumptions about the organization's size or culture.
- Stay within the scope of acceptable use; do not expand into broader security policies.
Example Organization: Acme Corp; Industry: finance; Concerns: remote work and personal device use; Employee count: 500.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we monitor compliance without invading employee privacy?
- What are the best ways to handle repeat violations?
- How should we update the policy as new technologies emerge?