All ÂÒÂ×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 ÂÒÂ×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 ÂÒÂ×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 ÂÒÂ×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¦²âÌýÌýÂÒÂ×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 ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s technical assets.

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

ÂÒÂ×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 ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ accounts (computer / network / email accounts) that access ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s technology and data resources. The creation, control, and monitoring of all ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ accounts is crucial to giving members of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community secure access to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ electronic and digital resources.