Mobile Devices
All individuals have a personal responsibility to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of the University's systems, data and physical facilities. Security of mobile devices and the data they hold is necessary both to honor the University's obligations to providers of data (students, staff and faculty) and to protect the University's systems and data from accidental or deliberate damage, loss or corruption. Users of mobile devices are responsible for ensuring that data and information to which they have authorized access is used only for the purpose provided and that the confidentiality, integrity and security of the data is maintained.
It is strongly recommended that you do not use your mobile device to store, process or transmit sensitive information unless you are confident that the security controls on the device are sufficient to prevent data loss or theft. All mobile devices should be configured so that entry of a password is required after a certain period of inactivity. Additional protective measures, such as erasing your data after a predetermined number of failed passcode attempts, are also recommended.
Devices Charged to University Budgets
Verizon Wireless is the University’s primary cellular service provider and is the recommended provider for all mobile devices. Individuals may acquire devices from other cellular service providers but should only consider doing so when Verizon Wireless coverage in a frequently visited geographic region is poorer than coverage provided by alternate providers. Cellular services provided by Verizon Wireless are more cost effective for the University than services offered by other providers. Acquiring a mobile device from a cellular service provider other than Verizon Wireless is strongly discouraged unless dictated by the provider’s coverage area.
Requests for the acquisition of devices charged to University budgets can be made by contacting the Technology Support Center at x4357 or by submitting a ticket. Please note, approval for the acquisition and usage of wireless services for which a monthly service is incurred is given by the budget supervisor for the department that will incur the expense. Final approval is given by the divisional vice president.