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Securing Internal Use Only Data
If you need assistance implementing these steps, please contact the ITU Support Center at (703) 993-8870.
A Note about Data in this Category:
This category is for data regulated by law, regulations, or university policy; such data fall under the "Highly Sensitive" category in the Data Stewardship Policy.*
Steps to Take for Windows Users:
Step 0: Take all steps on the Basic Security page
Step 1: Put your PC in a personal protection Zone
Step 2: Turn on File Extension Names
Step 3: Strong Password for CA Account
Step 4: Disable "Guest" Accounts on Computer
Step 5: Password Access for Sensitive Documents
Step 6: Save Files to Disk before Opening them
Steps to Take for Mac Users:
Step 0: Take all steps on the Basic Security page
Step 1: Put your MAC in a personal protection Zone
Step 3: Set an Open Firmware Password
Security Tips:
Tip 1: SSL or https for Online Transactions
Tip 2: Reformat Hard Drive if Owner Changes
Tip 3: Use Secure Shell for Transferring Files
*Note: Some regulated data require even greater protection due to its potential to severely damage people or the university. Examples are: extensive personal information lists (sets of information that form a "complete picture" of a person); information that enables changes to grades or other critical data; a file of passwords to other systems; police records; medical records; formulae for dangerous substances; bank account information; internal EEO accusations (or other information that would cause great personal reputational damage); crosswalks (lists that match two ID numbers like SSNs and G Numbers). These are just a sample of the type of data that require more security than the protections listed in this section.
For information about implementing the highest level of security, contact the Director of IT Security.
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