Policies and Guidelines

Northwestern University Information Technology (NUIT) provides all technology services to University entities, including but not limited to voice, data, video, and wireless networks and services; Internet, and academic and administrative systems. All University entities are required to use the centrally provided technology services. The acquisition of technology services outside of Central NUIT is not permitted without the prior approval of the Vice President for Information Technology.

If you feel that a specific policy is being violated, please report it.

To ensure that these policies remain current, they are under constant review. Suggestions, questions and concerns are welcome, and should be addressed to it-feedback@northwestern.edu.

Security

Policy: Data Encryption	Information Security Policy and Standards: Data Encryption—Under Review
Policy: Disposal of Northwestern University Computers	Disposal of Northwestern University Computers
Policy: Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security	Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Policy: Merchant Card Processing	Merchant Card Processing Policy
Policy: NU Network Privacy	Privacy within the Northwestern Network
Policy: Policy Development Process	NUIT Policy Development Process
Policy: Reporting a Violation	Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Policy: Secure Handling of Social Security Numbers	Information Security Policy and Standards: Secure Handling of Social Security Numbers
Policy: Technology Acquisition, Development, and Deployment	Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Policy: Usage of the NU SSL VPN	Usage of the NU SSL VPN
Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software	Information Technology Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software
Policy: Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks	Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks
Policy: Use of Student Residence Networks	Use of Student Residence Networks
Policy: Using Network and Computing Resources	Rights and Responsibilities for the Use of Central Network and Computing Resources at Northwestern University
Policy: Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet	Policy on Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet
Guideline: Authentication Requirements	Northwestern University User Authentication Requirements
Guideline: Data File Security and Confidentiality	Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality of Data Files
Guideline: Desktop Security Recommendations	Security Recommendations for Desktop Computers
Guideline: Exchanging Institutional Data	Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Guideline: Guide to Securing Web Applications	Guide to Securing Web Applications
Guideline: Incident Response Protocol	Incident Response Protocol
Guideline: Internet Addiction	Internet Addiction
Guideline: NetID Password Reset	NetID Password Reset Guidelines
Guideline: Non-Disclosure Agreements	Guideline for Northwestern University's Non-Disclosure Agreements
Guideline: Off-Site Data Storage	Computing Services Guideline for Off-Site Data Protection Storage
Guideline: Online Harassment	Online Harassment
Guideline: Online Services Acquisition, Authentication, and Security	Requirements to Coordinate Acquisition, Authentication and Security for Online Services to the University Community Which Are Hosted Either On Campus or Off Campus
Guideline: Project Planning Protocol	Project Planning Protocol
Guideline: Search Tools for Sensitive Data	Guideline for Using Sensitive Data Search Tools
Guideline: Sensitive Data in Contracts	Contract Language for the Secure Handling of Sensitive Data
Guideline: Server Security	Server Security Requirements and References
Guideline: System Administration	System Administration Guides
Guideline: Windows 2000/XP Setup	Northwestern University Windows 2000 / XP Setup
Guideline: Working with the Protocol Document	Working with the Protocol Document

Network/Infrastructure

Policy: Bulk E-mail Approvals	Bulk E-mail Approval Policies and Procedures
Policy: Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services	Northwestern University Policy on Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
Policy: Computer and Networking Purchases	Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Policy: Data Access	Data Access Policy
Policy: Data Encryption	Information Security Policy and Standards: Data Encryption—Under Review
Policy: E-mail Management	Management of Received E-mail on Central Service Hosts
Policy: Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security	Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Policy: Managing the Central Web Server NUInfo	Policies for Management of the University's Central Web Server ("NUInfo")
Policy: Meeting Maker	Meeting Maker Policies
Policy: Merchant Card Processing	Merchant Card Processing Policy
Policy: NetID and Network Privileges	Who may have a Northwestern NetID and network privileges
Policy: Non-University Owned Building Infrastructure	Northwestern University Non-University Owned Building Infrastructure Policy
Policy: NU Network Privacy	Privacy within the Northwestern Network
Policy: Policy Development Process	NUIT Policy Development Process
Policy: Reporting a Violation	Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Policy: Rooftop Leases	Rooftop Lease Policy
Policy: Satellite Delivered Services	Northwestern University Policy on Satellite Delivered Services
Policy: Short-term NetID	Short-term NetID Policy
Policy: Software Authentication Requirements	Authentication Requirements for University Software Applications
Policy: Technology Acquisition, Development, and Deployment	Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Policy: Unapproved Network Extensions	Policy and Enforcement Plan for Unapproved Campus Network Extensions
Policy: Usage of the NU SSL VPN	Usage of the NU SSL VPN
Policy: Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks	Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks
Policy: Use of Multiple Appearance Directory Numbers (MADNs)	Use of Multiple Appearance Directory Numbers (MADNs)
Policy: Use of Student Residence Networks	Use of Student Residence Networks
Policy: Using Listserv	Electronic Mail Distribution Through LISTSERV
Policy: Using Network and Computing Resources	Rights and Responsibilities for the Use of Central Network and Computing Resources at Northwestern University
Policy: Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet	Policy on Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet
Policy: Wireless Networks	Northwestern University Policy on Wireless Networks
Guideline: Data File Security and Confidentiality	Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality of Data Files
Guideline: Exchanging Institutional Data	Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Guideline: Guide to Securing Web Applications	Guide to Securing Web Applications
Guideline: Incident Response Protocol	Incident Response Protocol
Guideline: IT Resource Management Strategies	Information Technology Resource Management Strategies
Guideline: Off-Site Data Storage	Computing Services Guideline for Off-Site Data Protection Storage
Guideline: Online Services Acquisition, Authentication, and Security	Requirements to Coordinate Acquisition, Authentication and Security for Online Services to the University Community Which Are Hosted Either On Campus or Off Campus
Guideline: Project Planning Protocol	Project Planning Protocol
Guideline: Sensitive Data in Contracts	Contract Language for the Secure Handling of Sensitive Data
Guideline: System Administration	System Administration Guides
Guideline: Working with the Protocol Document	Working with the Protocol Document

Hardware

Policy: Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services	Northwestern University Policy on Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
Policy: Computer and Networking Purchases	Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Policy: Disposal of Northwestern University Computers	Disposal of Northwestern University Computers
Policy: Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security	Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Policy: Managing the Central Web Server NUInfo	Policies for Management of the University's Central Web Server ("NUInfo")
Policy: Reporting a Violation	Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Policy: Rooftop Leases	Rooftop Lease Policy
Policy: Technology Acquisition, Development, and Deployment	Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Policy: Unapproved Network Extensions	Policy and Enforcement Plan for Unapproved Campus Network Extensions
Policy: Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks	Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks
Policy: Using Network and Computing Resources	Rights and Responsibilities for the Use of Central Network and Computing Resources at Northwestern University
Policy: Wireless Networks	Northwestern University Policy on Wireless Networks
Guideline: Data File Security and Confidentiality	Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality of Data Files
Guideline: Desktop Security Recommendations	Security Recommendations for Desktop Computers
Guideline: Energy Efficient Computing	Energy Efficient Computing at Northwestern
Guideline: Exchanging Institutional Data	Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Guideline: Incident Response Protocol	Incident Response Protocol
Guideline: Project Planning Protocol	Project Planning Protocol
Guideline: Search Tools for Sensitive Data	Guideline for Using Sensitive Data Search Tools
Guideline: Server Security	Server Security Requirements and References
Guideline: System Administration	System Administration Guides
Guideline: Windows 2000/XP Setup	Northwestern University Windows 2000 / XP Setup
Guideline: Working with the Protocol Document	Working with the Protocol Document

Software

Policy: Bulk E-mail Approvals	Bulk E-mail Approval Policies and Procedures
Policy: Computer and Networking Purchases	Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Policy: Meeting Maker	Meeting Maker Policies
Policy: Meeting Maker Restoration	NUIT Meeting Maker Restoration Policy
Policy: Reporting a Violation	Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Policy: Technology Acquisition, Development, and Deployment	Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software	Information Technology Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software
Policy: Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks	Use of Computers, Systems, and Networks
Policy: Using Listserv	Electronic Mail Distribution Through LISTSERV
Policy: Using Network and Computing Resources	Rights and Responsibilities for the Use of Central Network and Computing Resources at Northwestern University
Guideline: Authentication Requirements	Northwestern University User Authentication Requirements
Guideline: Data File Security and Confidentiality	Guidelines for Security and Confidentiality of Data Files
Guideline: Exchanging Institutional Data	Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Guideline: Incident Response Protocol	Incident Response Protocol
Guideline: IT Resource Management Strategies	Information Technology Resource Management Strategies
Guideline: Project Planning Protocol	Project Planning Protocol
Guideline: Search Tools for Sensitive Data	Guideline for Using Sensitive Data Search Tools
Guideline: Sensitive Data in Contracts	Contract Language for the Secure Handling of Sensitive Data
Guideline: Windows 2000/XP Setup	Northwestern University Windows 2000 / XP Setup
Guideline: Working with the Protocol Document	Working with the Protocol Document

Residential Network

Policy: Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services	Northwestern University Policy on Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
Policy: Computer and Networking Purchases	Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Policy: Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security	Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Policy: Reporting a Violation	Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Policy: Unapproved Network Extensions	Policy and Enforcement Plan for Unapproved Campus Network Extensions
Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software	Information Technology Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software
Policy: Use of Student Residence Networks	Use of Student Residence Networks
Policy: Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet	Policy on Virus and Spyware Removal for ResNet
Policy: Wireless Networks	Northwestern University Policy on Wireless Networks
Guideline: Desktop Security Recommendations	Security Recommendations for Desktop Computers
Guideline: Energy Efficient Computing	Energy Efficient Computing at Northwestern
Guideline: Incident Response Protocol	Incident Response Protocol
Guideline: System Administration	System Administration Guides
Guideline: Windows 2000/XP Setup	Northwestern University Windows 2000 / XP Setup

E-mail

Policy: Bulk E-mail Approvals	Bulk E-mail Approval Policies and Procedures
Policy: E-mail Account Expiration	E-mail Account Expiration
Policy: E-mail Management	Management of Received E-mail on Central Service Hosts
Policy: NetID and Network Privileges	Who may have a Northwestern NetID and network privileges
Policy: Reporting a Violation	Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Policy: Using Listserv	Electronic Mail Distribution Through LISTSERV
Guideline: Incident Response Protocol	Incident Response Protocol

External Vendors

Policy: Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services	Northwestern University Policy on Cable, Satellite, and IP Delivered Television Services
Policy: Computer and Networking Purchases	Guidelines for Computer and Networking Purchases at Northwestern University
Policy: Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security	Additional Concerns for Hub/Repeater/Wireless Security
Policy: Merchant Card Processing	Merchant Card Processing Policy
Policy: Non-University Owned Building Infrastructure	Northwestern University Non-University Owned Building Infrastructure Policy
Policy: Reporting a Violation	Reporting a Northwestern University Information Technology Policy Violation
Policy: Rooftop Leases	Rooftop Lease Policy
Policy: Satellite Delivered Services	Northwestern University Policy on Satellite Delivered Services
Policy: Secure Handling of Social Security Numbers	Information Security Policy and Standards: Secure Handling of Social Security Numbers
Policy: Short-term NetID	Short-term NetID Policy
Policy: Technology Acquisition, Development, and Deployment	Policy for Information Technology Acquisition, Development and Deployment
Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software	Information Technology Policy: Use and Copying of Computer Software
Policy: Wireless Networks	Northwestern University Policy on Wireless Networks
Guideline: Authentication Requirements	Northwestern University User Authentication Requirements
Guideline: Exchanging Institutional Data	Protocol for Exchange and Shared Responsibility for Institutional Data
Guideline: Incident Response Protocol	Incident Response Protocol
Guideline: Non-Disclosure Agreements	Guideline for Northwestern University's Non-Disclosure Agreements
Guideline: Off-Site Data Storage	Computing Services Guideline for Off-Site Data Protection Storage
Guideline: Online Services Acquisition, Authentication, and Security	Requirements to Coordinate Acquisition, Authentication and Security for Online Services to the University Community Which Are Hosted Either On Campus or Off Campus
Guideline: Project Planning Protocol	Project Planning Protocol
Guideline: Sensitive Data in Contracts	Contract Language for the Secure Handling of Sensitive Data
Guideline: Working with the Protocol Document	Working with the Protocol Document