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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.


Security

Appropriate Use Of Electronic Resources
Information Security Policy and Standards: Data Encryption
Disposal of Northwestern University Computers
Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Firewall Policy
Merchant Card Processing Policy
Privacy within the Northwestern Network
Information Security Policy and Standards: Secure Handling of Social Security Numbers
Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Rights and Responsibilities for the Use of Central Network and Computing Resources at Northwestern University
Server Certificate Policy
Usage of the NU SSL VPN
Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Information Technology Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software
Use of Student Residence Networks
Policy on Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet
Northwestern University Policy on Wireless Networks
Northwestern University User Authentication Requirements
Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality of Data Files
Security Recommendations for Desktop Computers
Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Guide to Securing Web Applications
Incident Response Protocol
Internet Addiction
Mobile Device Security Guidelines
Guideline for Northwestern University's Non-Disclosure Agreements
Computing Services Guideline for Off-Site Data Protection Storage
Online Harassment
Requirements to Coordinate Acquisition, Authentication and Security for Online Services to the University Community Which Are Hosted Either On Campus or Off Campus
Project Planning Protocol
Guideline for Using Sensitive Data Search Tools
Guide to Securing Networked Printers, Scanners, Copiers, and Faxes
Contract Language for the Secure Handling of Sensitive Data
Server Security Requirements and References
System Administration Guides
Northwestern University Windows 2000 / XP Setup
Working with the Protocol Document

Network

Appropriate Use Of Electronic Resources
Bulk E-mail Approval Policies and Procedures
Northwestern University Policy on Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Course Management System Administration: CourseLife
Data Access Policy
Information Security Policy and Standards: Data Encryption
Management of Received E-mail on Central Service Hosts
Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Merchant Card Processing Policy
Who may have a Northwestern NetID and network privileges
Northwestern University Non-University Owned Building Infrastructure Policy
Privacy within the Northwestern Network
Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Rights and Responsibilities for the Use of Central Network and Computing Resources at Northwestern University
Rooftop Lease Policy
Server Certificate Policy
Northwestern University Policy on Satellite Delivered Services
Authentication Requirements for University Software Applications
Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Policy and Enforcement Plan for Unapproved Campus Network Extensions
Usage of the NU SSL VPN
Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks
Use of Multiple Appearance Directory Numbers (MADNs)
Electronic Mail Distribution Through LISTSERV
Policy on Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet
Northwestern University Policy on Wireless Networks
Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality of Data Files
Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Guide to Securing Web Applications
Incident Response Protocol
Information Technology Resource Management Strategies
Computing Services Guideline for Off-Site Data Protection Storage
Requirements to Coordinate Acquisition, Authentication and Security for Online Services to the University Community Which Are Hosted Either On Campus or Off Campus
Project Planning Protocol
Guide to Securing Networked Printers, Scanners, Copiers, and Faxes
Contract Language for the Secure Handling of Sensitive Data
System Administration Guides
Working with the Protocol Document
Practice on Locating Administrative Applications or Equipment In Central Data Centers
Central Web Server Procedure
Practice on Locating Research Applications or Equipment in Central Data Centers

Hardware

Appropriate Use Of Electronic Resources
Northwestern University Policy on Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
Disposal of Northwestern University Computers
Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Rooftop Lease Policy
Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Policy and Enforcement Plan for Unapproved Campus Network Extensions
Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality of Data Files
Security Recommendations for Desktop Computers
Energy Efficient Computing at Northwestern
Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Incident Response Protocol
Project Planning Protocol
Guideline for Using Sensitive Data Search Tools
Server Security Requirements and References
System Administration Guides
Northwestern University Windows 2000 / XP Setup
Working with the Protocol Document
Practice on Locating Administrative Applications or Equipment In Central Data Centers
Practice on Locating Research Applications or Equipment in Central Data Centers

Software

Appropriate Use Of Electronic Resources
Bulk E-mail Approval Policies and Procedures
Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Course Management System Administration: CourseLife
Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Information Technology Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software
Electronic Mail Distribution Through LISTSERV
Northwestern University User Authentication Requirements
Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality of Data Files
Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Incident Response Protocol
Information Technology Resource Management Strategies
Project Planning Protocol
Guideline for Using Sensitive Data Search Tools
Contract Language for the Secure Handling of Sensitive Data
Northwestern University Windows 2000 / XP Setup
Working with the Protocol Document

Resnet

Appropriate Use Of Electronic Resources
Northwestern University Policy on Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Privacy within the Northwestern Network
Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Rights and Responsibilities for the Use of Central Network and Computing Resources at Northwestern University
Policy and Enforcement Plan for Unapproved Campus Network Extensions
Information Technology Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software
Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks
Use of Student Residence Networks
Policy on Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet
Northwestern University Policy on Wireless Networks
Security Recommendations for Desktop Computers
Energy Efficient Computing at Northwestern
Incident Response Protocol
System Administration Guides
Northwestern University Windows 2000 / XP Setup

E-mail

Appropriate Use Of Electronic Resources
Bulk E-mail Approval Policies and Procedures
Management of Received E-mail on Central Service Hosts
Who may have a Northwestern NetID and network privileges
Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Electronic Mail Distribution Through LISTSERV
Incident Response Protocol

Vendors

Northwestern University Policy on Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Merchant Card Processing Policy
Northwestern University Non-University Owned Building Infrastructure Policy
Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Rooftop Lease Policy
Northwestern University Policy on Satellite Delivered Services
Information Security Policy and Standards: Secure Handling of Social Security Numbers
Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Information Technology Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software
Northwestern University User Authentication Requirements
Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Incident Response Protocol
Guideline for Northwestern University's Non-Disclosure Agreements
Computing Services Guideline for Off-Site Data Protection Storage
Requirements to Coordinate Acquisition, Authentication and Security for Online Services to the University Community Which Are Hosted Either On Campus or Off Campus
Project Planning Protocol
Contract Language for the Secure Handling of Sensitive Data
Working with the Protocol Document

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Last Updated: 25 February 2011

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