Computing Security Policy Summary

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is in the process of establishing and documenting policies that support and augment the University's Minimum Computing Security Standard (MCSS) and related documents. Updated policies will be posted here.

Accepted Policies:

1. All use of computing systems and networks within the ECE boundaries will conform with the University Policy on Responsible Use of University Computing and Network Resources
2. All systems connected to the ECE network must comply with the OSU Minimum Computing Security Standards (MCSS).
3. OSUWIRELESS is the accepted wireless network within the boundaries of ECE-controlled Dreese and Caldwell Laboratories. (Policy)
4. All equipment placed on the ECE network is subject to inspection and configuration by the Site Staff.
5. Certain mail attachments are filtered out at the mail server.
6. Passwords must comply with the MCSS.
7. All system backups must be encrypted.
8. Social Security Numbers and all "personal information" should be removed from all systems wherever possible, and must be protected where such removal is not possible.