INFORMATION TECHNOLO

INFORMATION TECHNOLO GY & SERVICES Robert Morris University Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Revision 15 ( 11/10/2014 ) Page 1 of 11 1. Introduction 1.1. Scope The Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy applies to anyone who has access (“User”) to Robert Morris University (“RMU”) computing and communications resources (“Systems”). 1.2. Purpose This policy defines acceptable uses for the Systems at RMU. 2. Violations Violations should be reported to your Manager, the Director of Information Security, or to the Information Technology Help Desk ([email protected]) . Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including te rmination of employment or expulsion from the University. 3. General 3.1. Follow a ll RMU policies , even as they change and are supplemented over time. 3.1.1. Additional policies regarding specific Information Technology issues may be created and/or modified and must b e followed to adhere to the Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy . 3.2. Adhere to software licensing agreements and copyright laws. 3.3. Auto matic updates may not be disabled. 3.4. Local Firewalls may not be disabled. 3.5. Use virus protection software and do not bypa ss or disable it. 3.6. Back up your data kept on your local drives. Network drives are backed up daily by Information Technology. 3.7. Do not alter RMU - supplied computer hardware or software. 3.8. Do not initiate or propagate viruses, worms, or any destructive program s. 3.9. Do not share credentials, passwords, or logon sessions 3.10. Respect the rights, granted privileges, and rightful activities of other Users. 4. E - mail 4.1. Use e - mail for purposes consistent with your role at the University. INFORMATION TECHNOLO GY & SERVICES Robert Morris University Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Revision 15 ( 11/10/2014 ) Page 2 of 11 4.2. Students must comply with Google’s term s of service found here: http://www.google.com/accounts/TOS 4.3. Prohibited Use s include 4.3.1. C reati ng or distributi ng any disruptive or offensive messages, including comments about race, gender, appearance , disa bilities, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and practice, political beliefs, or national origin. 4.3.2. Distributing pornography. 4.3.3. Sending m essages that libel, harass, or threaten other individuals. 4.3.4. U sing another user ’ s account, or forging of email heade r information. 4.3.5. Entrepreneurial activities, including operating a business, selling, advertising, trading or conducting any commerce not directly related to one’s role at the University . 4.4. Email sent through the Internet may only be sent through the RMU ema il system. 5. Anti - virus and anti - malware 5.1. Resident students get free anti - virus software ( www.rmu.edu/sophos ) and acknowledge upon registering their computing equipment that they will maintain active anti - virus soft ware. 5.2. Resident students must have either Sophos or other anti - virus software installed and must be automatically kept up - to - date with current virus signatures . Automatic updates may not be disabled . 5.3. All RMU - owned PCs must have Sophos installed and must b e automatically kept up - to - date with current virus signatures. Auto matic updates may not be disabled. 5.3.1. Users are responsible for alerting the Help Desk immediately if: 5.3.1.1. A virus is suspected 5.3.1.2. Antivirus software is reporting it is out of date or disabled 5.4. All R MU - owned servers must have anti - virus installed and must be automatically kept up - to - date with current virus signatures. 5.5. Employees get free anti - virus software for home use (www.rmu.edu/sophos). Anyone remotely connecting, emailing attachments, or condu cting any other university business must maintain active anti - virus software. 5.6. B est practi ces to avoid malware infections