New IT Guidelines and Procedures now in place

A series of guidelines and procedures to govern the management of computing accounts, the use of electronic mail, and network security and management were approved in Spring 2004. These guidelines and procedures may be accessed at http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/legislation/u_pol/computing_u_pol.htm as addenda to the University Policy on Computing and Technology Facilities, whose principles they supplement and clarify. Here is a brief overview of each guideline/procedure document.

Account Management

These guidelines and procedures are intended to guide the establishment of effective account management procedures which promote the security and integrity of university information technology systems and the information they contain. The guidelines define various types of accounts and their intended uses, establish account password standards, and articulate the roles and responsibilities of account holders, administrators and system managers

Use of Electronic Mail (E-Mail)

These guidelines and procedures regarding the access, use and disclosure of electronic mail are intended to assist in ensuring that the University's resources serve their intended purpose. They articulate the roles and responsibilities of the various users and administrators of email resources, define appropriate and inappropriate uses and procedures to govern any authorized access or disclosure.

Network Security and Management

These guidelines and procedures are meant to ensure the availability and security of the shared network resources which support the University's learning, teaching and research mission. They articulate the roles and responsibilities of network users, administrators and managers, and articulate procedures for attaching to the network and dealing with security issues.

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