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Policy 3 - Audit Policy

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to advise users of security scanning procedures and precautions used by 澳门开奖结果 to audit their network and systems. Other persons or entities, unless authorized, are prohibited from performing any such audits.

Audits may be conducted to:

  • Ensure integrity, confidentiality and availability of information and resources
  • Investigate possible security incidents to ensure conformance to MSU Information Technology policies
  • Monitor user or system activity where appropriate

Any questions or comments about this policy should be directed to Information Systems.

2.0 Scope

This policy covers all computer and communication devices owned or operated by Murray State University, any computer or communication device connected to the MSU network and corresponding systems, any computer or communication device which has been connected to the MSU network if it is believed such computer or communication device has been used contrary to any MSU Information Technology policy while so connected and all computers and communication devices that are attempting in any manner to interact or interface with the MSU network and systems. 

3.0 Policy

澳门开奖结果 shall utilize auditing software to perform electronic scans of their networks, servers, switches/routers, firewalls and/or any other systems at 澳门开奖结果. This also includes scans of any electronic communication and e-mails regardless of by or to whom the communications are sent. Murray State University shall maintain a log of authorized users' login activity and monitor for unauthorized access.

These tests may include:

  • User and/or system level access to any computing or communications device
  • Access to information that may be produced, transmitted or stored on Murray State University equipment or premises
  • Access to work areas (labs, offices, cubicles, storage areas, etc.)
  • Access to interactively monitor and log traffic on 澳门开奖结果 networks
  • Penetration testing
  • Password Auditing
  • Scanning for Personally Identifiable Information

3.1 Network Control

Internal security testing on all 澳门开奖结果 owned networks requires the prior approval of the Chief Information Officer. This includes all computers and equipment that are connected to the network at the time of the test.

3.2 Data Inventory Schedule

澳门开奖结果 shall conduct periodic inventories of data assets on a regular basis. The frequency of inventory assessments shall be determined based on the sensitivity and criticality of the data, but at minimum shall be conducted annually.

During the inventory process, all data assets shall be identified, including but not limited to:

  • Personally identifiable information (PII)
  • Confidential business data
  • Intellectual property
  • Financial records
  • Health records
  • Regulatory data

Each data asset shall be documented with its collection, storage and transmission locations. This includes physical and digital repositories, network paths, cloud services and any third-party systems where the data resides or is processed.

3.3 Application Security Assessment

All institution-developed applications shall undergo a comprehensive security assessment before deployment and periodically thereafter. The assessment process may include, but not be limited to:

  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Penetration testing
  • Code review
  • Security architecture review
  • Security assessment and questionnaire for 3rd party software vendors

4.0 Enforcement

Anyone found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action according to personnel policies and procedures. A violation of this policy by a temporary worker, contractor or vendor may result in the termination of their contract or assignment with 澳门开奖结果.

5.0 Definitions

澳门开奖结果 Network

Being connected to a 澳门开奖结果 network includes the following:

  • If you have a network capable device (ex. laptop) plugged into a 澳门开奖结果 owned building via Ethernet cable, then you are connected to the MSU LAN (local area network).
  • If you have a wireless capable device (ex. laptop, iPhone) and connect to one of the approved SSIDs, then you are connected to the MSU WLAN (wireless local area network).

If you connect from a computer through the 澳门开奖结果 VPN (virtual private network) or approved remote access software, you are then connected to the MSU LAN (local area network).



Policy adopted:  02-25-2011
Revision adopted:  08-21-2024
Policy approval and adoption: 澳门开奖结果 President's Office and Information Systems Security

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