Welcome to the Information Security Web Site at the ASU Information Technology Services Department.

This site was created in January 2005 as a central place for ITS to post security policies and procedures, its current Security Plan and other relevant documents. This site is updated regularly so make sure to check back often.

The following is a list of ASU Policies and Procedures currently in effect. Most of these links will take you to the Information Technology Services main web site.

• ASU Computer and Network Usage Policy
  
• Student JagNET Account Policies and Procedures
  
• ASU Software Installation Policy
  
• Email Policies and Procedures (pdf)
  
• Virus Information and Windows Updates Policy
  
• Teaching and Technology Policy
  
• General Network Information
  
• Accounts
  
• ASU Computing Account Security Agreement
  
• ASU Records Retention Policy

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires "financial institutions" as defined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to protect and secure constituent information such as names, social security numbers, addresses, account and credit card information. The GLBA sets forth extensive privacy rules which the University is deemed to be in compliance with because of its adherence to the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The GLBA also establishes a Safeguards Rule, from which the University is not exempt, that requires the University to protect and safeguard constituent information.

The Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions to secure constituent information. It requires the University, as a financial institution, to develop a written information security plan that describes its program to protect constituent information. Read More...

The Information Security Advisory Committee (ISAC) is a cross campus team representing the major work centers, business activities, information technology staff, and students.  The team should be charged with the coordination of the following types of activities:

• Recommendation of practices, policies, and procedures for ensuring the security, privacy, and confidentiality of constituent records, and other sensitive information to ensure the University is in compliance with applicable government policies such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and others. Read More...

In the last quarter of 2004, Augusta State University reviewed and updated its Security policies and submitted a Security Plan to OIIT as required by the USG Board of Regents Policy Manual. Read More...

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