Administration

Information in its many forms has become a critical University asset, impacting nearly all of the University's core missions. Information sharing and use is generally considered a right of the members of the University community, and to a large extent, of the public at large. Because of this, Rutgers has gone to some length to ensure essentially public information access and availability. However, because of advances in technology and communications and the University's decentralized nature, it is increasingly difficult to ensure that this information is provided in such a way that its integrity is ensured. With this in mind, it is important that all departments and individuals take appropriate steps to create a secure computing environment.

Security Awareness — last modified 2007-07-27 11:27

Security awareness is the tool used to inform and educate users on policy, accepted practices and procedures that support the university. It is often the most important and, in many ways, the least expensive way to impact the overall security of an organization.

Compliance — last modified 2007-08-01 09:44

The ESS Division of Information Protection and Security is committed to providing department administration with clear and accessible information on how to comply with federal and state legislation. University departments are responsible for the security, confidentiality and integrity of data covered by legislation that if unsecured, could result in unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction or other compromise. Please work with your technical staff to assure that the university's data is appropriately secure.

Developing an IT Security Plan — last modified 2007-07-27 11:28

No computer or workstation is immune to compromise. University information and network assets are of significant value and protecting them is the responsibility of everyone handling these assets. Every department is expected to develop a security plan. The following steps and web pages will provide you with the guidance and information to determine your department's IT security risk level, evaluate your department's IT security strengths and weaknesses and develop an IT security plan for your department.

The Importance of IT Security — last modified 2007-07-27 11:28

Due to advances in technology, communication and the University's decentralized nature, it is increasingly difficult to ensure that this information is provided in such a way that its integrity is ensured.

IT Laws and Policies — last modified 2007-07-27 11:28

Current Federal, State and University Laws and Policies include:

Non-Public Personal Information (NPPI) — last modified 2007-07-27 11:28

Privacy and the confidentiality of personal information is an important topic. Due to exploits involving identity theft and misuse of personal information, the issue of privacy has brought about personal uneasiness, federal and state laws and complex business regulations. This website hopes to provide the user and department with information and best practices to secure confidential/critical/personal information.

IT Security Questions You Should Be Asking — last modified 2007-09-06 12:31

The following are questions that Deans, Directors, Chairs and Administrators should be asking their IT staff relative to IT security. Answers to these questions can be referenced by clicking on the link.

Rutgers University Policy on Compliance with Digital Millennium Copyright Act — last modified 2007-07-27 11:28

The university is obligated to investigate complaints of illegal activities or inappropriate use taking place on RUNet. The applicable policies for Rutgers University Computer users (faculty/staff/students) are the following:

Departmental Security Guidelines — last modified 2007-09-24 11:49