Portable & Remote Computing
- All computers and portable-computing devices using UTSA information resources must be password protected using the “strong” password standard adopted by UTSA to prevent access by unauthorized parties. At a minimum, such passwords are to be changed in accordance with the University’s Password Guidelines, or immediately if there is suspicion that the password has been compromised.
- Employees accessing the UTSA network from a remote computer must adhere to all policies that apply to access from within the local campus network. Remote computers are subject to the same rules and security related requirements that apply to University-owned computers.
- Unattended portable computing devices must be physically secure.
- If it is determined that required security related software is not installed on a remote computer or that a remote computer has a virus, is party to a cyber attack or in some way endangers the security of the UTSA, the account and/or network connection will be disabled. Access will be re-established once the computer or device is determined to be safe by OIT.
- Users must not divulge UTSA, dialup or modem phone numbers to anyone.
- If critical , data is stored on portable computing devices it must be backed up to a network server for recovery in the event of a disaster or loss of information.
- Special care should be taken to protect information stored on laptops and PDA devices, and in protecting such devices from theft.
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