Passwords
If you use a local account that differs from your EID/password for logging in, please make sure and secure the account using a strong password following the same (or very similar) conventions to those required for our staff EIDs. See: Choosing a Strong Password
Shared Account Credentials
In general, staff user account credentials should never be shared. In some cases, however, shared accounts are in use on shared UGS workstations such as front desk workstations shared by student staff or on departmental laptops used generically by a variety of staffers. In these cases, such shared accounts should not have administrative access and the passwords should be changed periodically (i.e. in conjunction with student staffing changes).
Information and Physical Security
Most (if not all) of our systems can be considered as having accessed Category I data which includes Social Security numbers, student information, student grades, financial information, and sensitive research data. Given the sensitive nature of such data and the possible consequences for the university if there is a breach of security, it is recommended staff take precautions to secure their computers when away from their desks/offices.
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