RIT Information Security had the privilege of addressing our incoming class of 2800 students during New Student Orientation this fall. With the help of ETC, we're able to make the content available on YouTube.
We had a great time presenting. Let us know what you think of the session by posting a comment!
Make sure you understand and comply with all applicable standards.
| Standard | When does it apply? |
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| Desktop and Portable Computer Standard | Always |
| Password Standard | Always |
| Information Access & Protection Standard | Always |
| Computer Incident Handling Standard | Always |
| Portable Media Standard | If you are storing Private or Confidential information on portable media, such as USB keys, CDs, DVDs, and flash memory. If you must store Private information on portable media, the media must be encrypted. |
| Web Security Standard | If you have a web page at RIT, official or unofficial, and you:
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| Signature Standard | If you are sending out an e-mail, MyCourses, or Message Center communication relating to Institute academic or business purposes. This applies to both RIT and non-RIT e-mail accounts. |
| Server Security Standard | If you own or administer any production, training, test, or development server, and/or the operating systems, applications or databases residing on it. |
| Network Security Standard | If you own or manage a device that:
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| Authentication Service Provider Standard | If you are providing authentication services on network resources owned or leased by RIT. |
All instances of non-compliance with published standards must be documented through the exception process.
| Information Handling Quick Links | |
|---|---|
| Digital Self Defense 103 - Information Handling | Covers important security issues at RIT and best practices for handling information safely. |
| Disposal Recommendations | How to safely dispose of various types of media to ensure RIT Confidential information is destroyed. |
| Recommended and Acceptable Portable Media | List of recommended and acceptable portable media devices (such as USB keys, CDs, DVDs, and flash memory). |
| Mobile Device Usage Recommendations | Recommendations for mobile device usage at RIT |
| VPN | Recommended for wireless access to RIT Confidential information. |
| E-mail at RIT | Improve the security of your e-mail at RIT. |
If you have questions or feedback about specific information security requirements, please contact us.
