Policies
University PoliciesUniversity numbered policies are statements of management philosophy and direction, established to provide direction and assistance to the university community in the conduct of university affairs. Policies of particular relevance to information technology include the following:
- Administrative Data Management and Access Policy
- Acceptable Use and Administration of Computer and Communication Systems
- Policy for Securing Technology Resources and Services
- Safeguarding Nonpublic Customer Information
- Policy on Privacy Statements on Virginia Tech Web Sites
- Privacy Policy for Employees' Electronic Communications
- Policy for the Purchase of Departmental-Based Computer Systems
- Appropriate Use of Electronic Personnel and Payroll Records
- Telecommuting Guidelines
- Sales and Solicitation on Campus
- Advertising on Campus
- University Information Technology Security Program
- Information Technology Infrastructure, Architecture, and Ongoing Operations
- Information Technology Project Management
- Information Technology Accessibility
Standards, like other university procedures, are statements that prescribe specific actions to be taken to conform to established policies, allowing for the orderly implementation of those policies. Standards require compliance. Current standards are:
- Acceptable Use of Information Systems at Virginia Tech
- Security Standards
- Security Standards for Social Security Numbers
- Project Management Standards and Procedures
- Standards for Infrastructure, Architecture, and Ongoing Operations
- Accessibility Standards
The Virginia Tech Certification Authority (VTCA) provides a digital certificate service to the campus community. Digital certificates are electronic identity credentials that use encryption to support secure access to a large number of web services and applications. The governing documents for the VTCA are below. Also, see www.pki.vt.edu.
- The Virginia Tech Certification Authority Certificate Policy
- Virginia Tech Root Certification Authority Certification Practices Statement
- Virginia Tech Class 1 Server Certification Authority Certification Practices Statement
- Middleware Certification Authority
- User Certification Authority Certification Practices Statement