Information Security

Overview

Information Security deals with the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the University's information assets. Services provided to the campus include:

• Development of policies and procedures
• Incident response, investigation, and mitigation
• Security consulting for new products and services
• Public awareness training

Current policies, procedures, and standards

• MnSCU Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources Policy
  • MnSCU Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources Procedure
• MnSCU Security and Privacy of Information Resources Policy
  • MnSCU System Guideline 5.23.1.1 Password Useage and Handling
    • [PDF] Campus Secure Password Standard (9 KiB)
  • [PDF] Security Incident Response Procedure (341 KiB)
  • [PDF] Forensic Acquisition of Windows Computers Procedure (30 KiB)
• [PDF] Campus System Hardening Policy (33 KiB)
  • [PDF] Internet-accessible Server Security Standard (42 KiB)
  • [PDF] Network-attached Printer Security Standard (288 KiB)
  • [PDF] University Encryption Standard (69 KiB)

Forms

• [PDF] Student Employee Guidelines and Non-disclosure Agreement (53 KiB)
• [PDF] Notification of Copyright Rules and Regulations (30 KiB)
• [PDF] Request for Security Policy Exception Form (23 KiB)

Tutorials

• Encrypting documents with Office 2007

Contact

Information Security Manager
Minnesota State University, Mankato
507-389-6654
itsecurity@mnsu.edu