Office / Workstation
An official method of communication, NDSU employees are expected to use and respond to messages in a reasonable amount of time.
What is Email?
These should be physically locked and limited to only authorized people.
What are sensitive areas?
DUO is an example of this security measure.
What is multi-factor authentication?
What is surplus property.
The website HaveIBeenPwned is used to detect these.
What are compromised passwords?
They allow multiple people to log in under one name—but the designated owner is accountable for everything done with them.
What are shared accounts?
Aruba devices and the Cisco AnyConnect software are examples of these.
What are VPNs?
Specifically identified by the Federal government, equipment made by these vendors is not allowed to be purchased or used at NDSU.
What are prohibited vendors?
Harassing others, viewing offensive content, or downloading illegal software on a work computer are all examples of this.
What is prohibited computer use?
A way to send or receive sensitive files.
What is secure file transfer?
Any data classified as Private or Restricted by NDUS is considered this.
What is sensitive data?
These need to be done at least every two years or any time software is upgraded, whichever comes first.
What are software reviews?
This State law specifies that all records are public record, except where otherwise provided by law.
What is the ND Open Records Law?
NDSU provides three different options, one hosted locally and two are cloud-based.
What are data storage options?
Liquid files is a product used for this.
What is secure file transfer?
Software with these, containing phrases such as "personal use" or "home use", should not be used at NDSU.
What are end-user license agreements (EULAs)?
Student records, as well as personnel and medical records, are considered to be this.
What are exempt/confidential records?
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What are restricted files?
The idea that users and devices should not be trusted by default.
What is Zero Trust?
While doing this, it is a good idea to leave your main computer at home and use a temporary, clean one instead.
What is travel abroad?
These must be registered and supported by full-time employees who are responsible for their maintenance and security.
What are servers?