ICT Policies : ICT Security Policy
User Responsibilities
These guidelines are intended to help you make the best use of the computer resources at your disposal. You should understand the following:
1. You are individually responsible for protecting the data and information in your hands. Security is everyone's responsibility.
2. Recognise which data is sensitive. If you do not know or are not sure, ask.
3. Even though you cannot touch it, information is an asset, sometimes a priceless asset.
4. Use the resources at your disposal only for the benefit of Cowley Language College.
5. Understand that you are accountable for what you do on the system.
6. If you observe anything unusual, tell your supervisor.
When using Cowley’s computer systems you should comply with the following guidelines.
DO
Do choose a password that would be hard to guess.
Do log off before you leave your workstation, if you are working on sensitive information or leaving your workstation for any length of time.
Do ask people their business in your area, if they look as though they do not belong there.
Do protect equipment from theft and keep it away from food and drinks.
Do ensure that all important data is backed up regularly. Liaise with ICT Support if you require assistance.
Do make sure that on every occasion that floppy disks and other media are brought in to the Company that they are checked for viruses by I.T Services before use.
Do inform ICT Support immediately if you think that your workstation may have a virus.
DO NOT
Do not write down your password.
Do not share or disclose your password.
Do not give others the opportunity to look over your shoulder if you are working on something sensitive.
Do not use shareware (software downloaded from the Internet or on PC magazine covers).
Do not duplicate or copy software.
Do not install any software on your machine or alter its configuration, this work may only be undertaken by ICT Support staff.
Please note the following:
Each user account and PC will be audited periodically.
Logins to, and use of the Cowley's network are monitored and audited.
Failure to comply with Cowley’s Security Policy may lead to your account being disable and disciplinary action may be added in line with the College's Choices policy.
