Re: computer use policy

[Randy Marchany <marchany () VT EDU>]

Never include technology in your policy. Stealing is stealing whether in the
cyber world or the real world. We have the following policy structure:

1. The official AUP was approved by our Board of Visitors (your Board of
Regents, etc.). It has a link to Acceptable Use Guidelines (AUG) that contain
the technology specific items.

2. If we change a word in the AUP, our BOV has to approve it. Since they meet
a couple of times a year, it'll take a while to get the change approved.

3. The AUG doesn't require BOV approval. We can change it as needed, when
needed.

4. Both docs are short (1 page). They've been in effect since 1990 and have
held up well. You can see them at http://security.vt.edu and click on the
Acceptable Use link on the right side of the page.


        Randy Marchany
        VA Tech

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