Northwestern University Information Technology (NUIT) provides all technology services to University entities, including but not limited to voice, data, video, and wireless networks and services; Internet, and academic and administrative systems. All University entities are required to use the centrally provided technology services. The acquisition of technology services outside of Central NUIT is not permitted without the prior approval of the Vice President for Information Technology.

If you feel that a specific policy is being violated, please report it.

To ensure that these policies remain current, they are under constant review. Suggestions, questions and concerns are welcome, and should be addressed to consultant@northwestern.edu.

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Policies

• Appropriate Use Of Electronic Resources
• Bulk E-mail Approvals
• Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
• Computer and Networking Purchases
• CourseLife
• Data Access
• Data Encryption
• Disposal of Northwestern University Computers
• E-mail Management
• Firewall Policy
• Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
• Merchant Card Processing
• NetID and Network Privileges
• Non-University Owned Building Infrastructure
• NU Network Privacy
• Reporting a Violation
• Rooftop Leases
• Satellite Delivered Services
• Secure Handling of Social Security Numbers
• Server Certificate Policy
• Software Authentication Requirements
• Technology Acquisition, Development, and Deployment
• Unapproved Network Extensions
• Usage of the NU SSL VPN
• Use and Copying of Computer Software
• Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks
• Use of Multiple Appearance Directory Numbers (MADNs)
• Use of Student Residence Networks
• Using Listserv
• Using Network and Computing Resources
• Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet
• Wireless Networks

Guidelines

• Authentication Requirements
• Data File Security and Confidentiality
• Desktop Security Recommendations
• Energy Efficient Computing
• Exchanging Institutional Data
• Guide to Securing Web Applications
• Incident Response Protocol
• Internet Addiction
• Mobile Device Security Guidelines
• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Off-Site Data Storage
• Online Harassment
• Online Services Acquisition, Authentication, and Security
• Project Planning Protocol
• Search Tools for Sensitive Data
• Secure Networked Devices
• Sensitive Data in Contracts
• Server Security
• System Administration
• Windows 2000/XP Setup
• Working with the Protocol Document

Practices

• Admin Application Hosting - Data Center
• Central Web Server Procedure
• Research Application Hosting - Data Center

Support Contacts