Information Technology Security Office

New Employee Orientation

Computer Use and Security Standards Policies
Georgia Southern University has specific policies for acceptable use of the Internet and the campus network. Visit theses Web pages to learn the proper official use while at work. Use of any Georgia Southern University Information Technology implies acceptance of the policies.

FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act: “The Buckley Amendment”)
There are specific rules regarding student records in the state university system. Visit these pages for more information about FERPA
Password Requirements at Georgia Southern
It is essential to use strong passwords to protect your accounts. Don’t display logons and passwords where anyone can see them. Visit these Web pages to learn the correct policies and procedures that involves passwords at Georgia Southern.

Virus and Spyware Protection
Virus protection is a requirement at Georgia Southern. Visit these Web pages to learn the precautions you should take to safeguard your computer resources from Virus and Spyware attacks. Virus protection downloads can be obtained by obtaining a CD from IT Services in Room 0006D Marvin Pittman Bldg.
Departmental Technical Support Contacts
Georgia Southern University network technical support is separated into a number of different organizations. For technical support in a particular department or college, refer to the following Web page:

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
There are specific rules concerning medical records. Users of medical records must know the rules concerning medical information disclosure. Visit these Web pages for details:
Safe E-mail and SPAM
Mailbox filling up with unsolicited advertisements? Never open attachments if you don’t recognize the sender! Certain e-mail messages contain harmful code that can cause serious problems with your computer. Visit this page to lean what precautions you should take when reading e-mail.

Virtual Private Network
The VPN allows valid Georgia Southern users to access to the Georgia Southern network from off campus as if they were on campus and encrypts the information across to the network. Visit these Web pages to learn to view the policy and the details.

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