Specific IT Standards and Policies

Articles (9)

Breach Protocol

The Breach Protocol provides guidance on the steps that TRU will follow when there is evidence that confidential information has been accessed without authorization.

Generic Account Standard

This standard establishes the process for creating and maintaining “Generic/Shared Accounts” for network and system access.

ITS Change Management

Change Management establishes the process for controlling modifications to hardware, software, firmware, and documentation to ensure that information resources are protected against undocumented modification before, during, and after system implementation.

Mobile Device Standard

A standard addressing notebooks, netbooks, USB flash drives, and any other mobile storage media.

Multi-Function Device (MFD) Security Standard

This standard explains how to securely configure and manage multi-function printers and copiers (MFDs) connected to the TRU network to protect university data.

Password Standards

Guidance on minimum password strength and usage for TRU systems.

Policies

Thompson Rivers University Policy Documents

Smart Phone Standards

Smart phones such as BlackBerrys and iPhones which are used to access University systems such as email, require a number of unique security measures.