All Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff should review these information security policies on an annual basis.  We hope these policies will provide you the guidance to use Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s information technology assets safely and in a compliant manner.

Information Security ±Ê´Ç±ô¾±³¦²âÌýÌýThis policy provides a structure that documents the requirements that establish accountability and prudent practices regarding the protection and preservation of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s information and technology resources.  In addition, this policy serves as the foundation for the University’s Written Information Security Program and provides Information Technology with the authority to implement internal controls necessary for policy and regulatory compliance.

Access Control ±Ê´Ç±ô¾±³¦²âÌýÌýThis policy provides a structure for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s access control mechanisms that are designed to minimize risk and potential exposure to the University resulting from unauthorized or malicious use of resources. Access control is a fundamental component of information security and compliance program, and ensures security technology is in place to protect confidential information, such as student records, customer data, sensitive financial data, electronic health information, and personally identifiable information.

Acceptable Use ±Ê´Ç±ô¾±³¦²âÌýÌýÂ鶹ÊÓƵ provides a wide variety of computing, networking, and other technology facilities in order to promote and support academic pursuits and the University’s strategic mission. This policy stipulates the acceptable uses for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s technical assets.

Electronic Communication ±Ê´Ç±ô¾±³¦²âÌýÌýThe purpose of this policy is to ensure that Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s electronic communication services (email, voicemail, texting, file sharing, etc.) remain available and reliable for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community and are used for purposes appropriate to the University’s mission.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ encourages the use of electronic communications to share information and knowledge in support of the University’s mission of education, research and public service, and to conduct the University’s business.

Account Management ±Ê´Ç±ô¾±³¦²âÌýÌýThis policy applies to all Â鶹ÊÓƵ accounts (computer / network / email accounts) that access Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s technology and data resources. The creation, control, and monitoring of all Â鶹ÊÓƵ accounts is crucial to giving members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community secure access to Â鶹ÊÓƵ electronic and digital resources.