Requirements for Students

When does it apply?

Desktop and Portable Computer Standard

Always

Password Standard

Always

Signature Standard

Always - All authentic RIT communications should include an appropriate signature as per the standard. Make it a habit to check for an authentic signature when receiving messages from RIT.

Web Security Standard

If you have a web page at RIT, official or unofficial, and you:

• Host or provide access to Confidential information. If you’re hosting or providing access to Private information, contact us at infosec@rit.edu immediately. Private or confidential information is defined in the Information Access and Protection Standard.
• Use RIT authentication services

Computer Incident Handling Standard

If the affected computer or device:

• Contains Private or Confidential information
• Poses a threat to the Institute network

Network Security Standard

If you own or manage a device that:

• Connects to the centrally-managed Institute network infrastructure
• Processes Confidential information. If you’re providing access to Private information, contact us at infosec@rit.edu immediately.

Portable Media Standard

If you are storing Private or Confidential information on portable media, such as USB keys, CDs, DVDs, and flash memory.