Students

Requirements for Students

Standard

When does it apply?

Desktop and Portable Computer Standard

Always

Password Standard

Always

Signature Standard

Always - All authentic RIT communications should include an appropriate signature as per the standard. Make it a habit to check for an authentic signature when receiving messages from RIT.

Web Security Standard

If you have a web page at RIT, official or unofficial, and you:

  • Host or provide access to Confidential information. If you’re hosting or providing access to Private information, contact us at infosec@rit.edu immediately. Private or confidential information is defined in the Information Access and Protection Standard.
  • Use RIT authentication services

Computer Incident Handling Standard

If the affected computer or device:

  • Contains Private or Confidential information
  • Poses a threat to the Institute network

Network Security Standard

If you own or manage a device that:

  • Connects to the centrally-managed Institute network infrastructure
  • Processes Confidential information. If you’re providing access to Private information, contact us at infosec@rit.edu immediately.

Portable Media Standard

If you are storing Private or Confidential information on portable media, such as USB keys, CDs, DVDs, and flash memory.

Networking Devices

  • Currently, personal networking devices used on the RIT residential network (such as routers, switches, etc.) do not need to meet the Network Security Standard. Resnet has created separate guidelines for Using a Router/Wireless Router on the RIT Network.

Safe Practices

  • Visit our Keeping Safe section to find security resources and safe practices.

Questions

If you have questions or feedback about specific information security requirements, please contact us.