To reduce the risk of reputational damage through inappropriate use of social media by employees...

Developing policies on social media is the primary focus of the enterprise approach to reduce the risk of reputational damage by employees outside of the workplace. Policies can define the acceptable and unacceptable use of social media, the roles and responsibilities of employees, and the consequences of policy violations. Policies can also provide guidance and awareness to employees on how to use social media responsibly and ethically. References: CGEIT Domain 1: Framework for the Governance of Enterprise IT