Security and Malware Protection

Users are responsible for the security of any system they connects to the network and the information contained therein, including confidential University information stored on their computer hard drive in databases, files, documents, spreadsheets, etc. Users must not disseminate University information without proper authorization.

Users are required to have current antivirus and antispyware software and current operating system updates installed on their computers prior to connecting to the network. Campus network users are responsible for transmissions originating from their computer systems and network wall jacks. A system infected with viruses/worms will be taken off the network, generally without notice.

Users should not

• Engage in any activity that might be purposefully harmful to systems or to any information stored thereon, such as creating or propagating viruses, disrupting services, damaging files or making unauthorized modifications to University data.
• Attempt to circumvent or subvert system or network security measures.