IT Policies and Procedures

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Personally owned devices may access MassArt systems only if properly secured; violations risk data breaches, blocked access, or HR action.

Electronic File Sharing Policy

This policy outlines MassArt's commitment to comply with, and enforce infractions of, copyright law and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for any user of MassArt technology resources.

Information Security Risk Management Policy

Defines processes and roles for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating information security risks, ensuring compliance, monitoring vulnerabilities, and managing third-party access.

NetID Account Eligibility Policy

NetIDs are a primary means for authentication, authorization and access to digital services at MassArt, including systems which contain confidential and sensitive data, licensed software and services, email, etc.

Online Identity Management

Defines identity-based access control, provisioning, authentication, credential security, and timely de-provisioning of user accounts based on roles, status, and authorization.

Password Management Policy

Establishes standards for the required use of strong passwords, protecting the password, and changing frequently.

Policy on Provision of Computers for Faculty and Staff

MassArt's new faculty and staff computer procurement policy.

Remote Access Policy

Requires approval and secure configurations for remote access, defines user responsibilities, access controls, monitoring, and timely deactivation for security and compliance.

Tech Central Equipment Checkout Policies (Webcheckout)

WebCheckout is the equipment reservation system utilized by Tech Central. Faculty, staff and students may view available equipment through the system and make equipment reservations.