Policies and Procedures

Welcome to information about the Division of Information Technology's policies and procedures!

We're here to help you navigate our IT guidelines with ease. Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff member, you'll find everything you need to use our tech resources safely and efficiently. Explore our policies and procedures to see how we keep our digital environment secure and user-friendly for everyone.

Pre-Purchase Product Review

"Defining Technology" Flowchart Procurement Glossary
Please use the process below to determine whether your product sho

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Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents

Reporting Security Incidents
Incident Response
The Office of Security and Access Management assists in responding to and investigating incidents related to the misuse of ��ֱ�� State University computing systems. Computer system security breaches resulting in unauthorized disclosure of University data or abuse of computing resources should be reported immediately to the Office of Security and Access Management.
In the event of an incident, call 330-672-5566. If your call is unanswered, listen carefully to the voicemail greeting for additional instructions.

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Data Handling Guide

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Disposal of Electronics

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Illegal Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
Welcome to our guide on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). These federal laws are crucial for protecting intellectual property and ensuring access to quality education.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the illegal file-sharing sections of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) prohibit university students from:
Unauthorized Sharing of Copyrighted Materi

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Financial Aid Data & Storage Devices

The (GLBA) requires financial institutions – companies that offer consumers financial products or services like loans, financial or investment advice, or insurance – to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data.
Due to GLBA regulations, the storage and transfer of financial aid data on portable storage devices such as external hard drives and thumb drives is not permitted. Storage and sharing of

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