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Introduction
Information Security
| Perfect security is not practically achievable: "The only system which is truly secure, is one which is switched off and unplugged, locked in a titanium lined safe, burried in a concrete bunker, surrounded by nerve gas and very highly paid armed gaurds. Even then, I wouldn't stake my life on it" - Gene Spafford |
As a Texas A&M University employee or student, you are responsible for university rules and regulations regarding computer security. The information provided here contains an overview of a variety of issues related to computer security at Texas A&M. Please review this information and if you have any questions, feel free to send them to Arlen Strader via strader@tamu.edu and he will attempt to answer them or seek out additional information from other college or university officials.
Guiding Principle for the Use of Computing Systems at Texas A&M University
"As an institution of higher learning, Texas A&M University encourages, supports, and protects freedom of expression and an open environment to pursue scholarly inquiry and to share information. Access to networked computer information in general and to the Internet, in particular, supports the academic community by providing a link to electronic information in a variety of formats and covering all academic disciplines. As with any resource, it is possible to misuse computing resources and facilities and abuse access to the Internet.
"Information technology resources play an essential role in the training,
research, and service functions of Texas A&M University and must be
available for all the tasks that departments coordinate and perform. Computing
resources are provided to TAMU employees for University and departmental
business purposes, except for incidental use as defined by Texas A&M's
Incidental Use rule 33.04.99.M3. These
resources are subject to the procedural guidelines and rules governing
information technology at Texas A&M University and within individual
departments. Information technology resources include, but are not limited to:
mainframe computers; minicomputers; microcomputers; laptop/notebooks; intranet
and internet access; email access; software; data; computer rooms; and
computer-related supplies."
Source: Texas A&M University Security Awareness Module
These pages also include the security procedures of CEHD Technology Services with respect to computer accounts, privacy, networking, contingency planning, etc.