IT Security News
Introduction
The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ continually develops, maintains and improves its information technology (IT) infrastructure and applications to support the creation, storage, modification and sharing of data. These IT systems are essential to the efficient and effective operation of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½. The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, therefore, has a responsibility to institute appropriate safeguards to keep its IT systems and information assets secure. In addition, the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ must comply with various regulatory requirements that are also designed to keep certain types of data secure and confidential.
The security of IT systems and information assets is dependent on the individuals managing as well as the individuals utilizing such resources. The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is committed to supporting the principles of academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas and the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½'s information security policies and programs are intended to support those principles while still maintaining an appropriate level of security.
The goals of this security program are to:
- Protect the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½'s IT systems and information assets from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
- Ensure the reliability and availability of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½'s IT systems and information assets.
- Ensure the privacy of faculty, staff and student information and that of other ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ customers or associates.
- Protect the reputation of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Establish resources and guidelines that allow all individuals within the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ community to practice good data stewardship.
Reviewed 2024-09-17