| 1. |
The computer and network resources owned
and operated by Southwestern Community College
are intended for the use of its students,
employees, and other authorized individuals
for purposes related to instruction, learning,
research, and administrative operations. Authorized
individuals who use the computer network must
take all appropriate actions to properly use
the equipment and protect the security of
associated data and electronic records. |
| 2. |
Security refers to the protection of computer
resources from accidental or intentional disclosure,
modification, or destruction. The College’s
Technology Services Department strives to
maintain the highest level of network security
to protect the integrity of all files, electronic
records, and student and financial databases.
Southwestern Community College abides by the
guidelines and policies of the NC Information
Resource Management Commission (IRMC). |
| 3. |
All college employees, requesting access
to the College’s network and to the
financial and student databases, must complete
and sign an Information Technology Services
User Authorization Form indicating they understand
and comply with the terms and conditions in
accordance with college policies related to
computer resources, network use, and computer
and network security. |
| 4. |
Access to all college information databases
is based on an individual’s job responsibilities
and access requirements related to the position.
Only minimum access rights, necessary for
the performance of assigned duties, will be
granted. |
| 5. |
User access will be reviewed periodically
and internal audits will be performed to guard
against unauthorized access and security violations. |
| 6. |
Violations of computer security and unacceptable
use will not be allowed and must be reported
to the Technology Services staff or College
Administration. Unacceptable use is referenced
in Policy 3.45 –
Appropriate Use of Computing Resources.
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| 7. |
All electronics connecting the Colleges
network(s) to the Internet and other outside
networks will be configured with filters and
access controls to prevent security breaches. |
| 8. |
Wireless connectivity to the College’s
network will be configured using separate
“Internet only” VLANs or connected
by use of authentication protocols and servers
to enforce access measures that only allow
wireless connections from permitted computer
devices. |
| 9. |
All College web servers will be located
on a publicly reachable network segment separated
from the internal network by a DMZ firewall. |
| 10. |
College firewalls will be configured to
use network address translation (NAT) to hide
internal IP addresses. |
| 11. |
All file and application servers are to
be constantly updated with the latest releases
and services patches. |
| 12. |
High speed remote access to the College
network is available through encrypted virtual
private network (VPN) connectivity.
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| Reservation of Rights
and Limits of Liability |
| 1. |
Southwestern Community College reserves
all rights in the use and operation of its
computer resources, including the right to
monitor and inspect computerized files or
to terminate service at any time and for any
reason without notice. |
| 2. |
The College makes no guarantees or representations,
either explicit or implied, that user files
and/or accounts are private and secure. No
right of privacy exists in regard to e-mail
or Internet usage. |
| 3. |
The College is not responsible for the accuracy,
content, or quality of information obtained
through or stored on the College network. |
| 4. |
The College reserves the right to limit
the allocation of computer resources. |
| 5. |
The College makes every effort to maintain
computer resources in good working condition
but is not liable for damages incurred by
loss of service. |
| 6. |
The College is not liable, legally, financially,
or otherwise, for the actions of anyone connecting
to the Internet through the College network(s).
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