Division of the Chief Information Officer (DotCIO)

Configuration settings and other requirements related to authentication.

Cyber citizenship refers to what it means to be a participant in the online or cyber community, or to be a user of information networks and their resources. The Cyber Citizenship Policy outlines the rights, responsibilities, privileges, and prohibitions for members of the Rensselaer community when using information networks and their resources.

Policy governing domain names under the rpi.edu hierarchy.

Defines appropriate use of campus electronic mail resources by Rensselaer personnel.

Requirements for end-user and server devices on Rensselaer's network.

Establishes standards for the configuration of laboratory computers for secure, reliable, and safe operation; and to ensure compliance with applicable contracts and regulations.

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) at Rensselaer to maintain compliance with existing over-arching policies on information security and privacy to safeguard institutional data.

This policy establishes a comprehensive framework for applying patches and updates to mitigate security risks, enhance system performance, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Guidelines on how defined categories of data should be stored, transmitted, and communicated to others.

Rensselaer’s Information Technology Security Policy states that the protection of Rensselaer information
systems and equipment, and the information they contain, is a responsibility shared by all members of
the campus community. All members of the Rensselaer community are required to report information
security incidents or suspected incidents within the scope of this procedure.

Rensselaer is committed to the protection of all Information Security Assets owned or controlled by Rensselaer. This policy enables Rensselaer personnel to deal with a suspected or identified Information Security Incident in accordance with applicable data laws and regulations. It defines the way to address Information Security Incidents through appropriate Incident Response and to clearly define roles and responsibilities.

The core principles and overall framework for information stewardship at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The purpose of this policy is to establish requirements for cybersecurity awareness training at Rensselaer to reduce institutional risk, promote safe computing behaviors, and ensure that faculty, staff, and affiliates understand their responsibilities for protecting information and systems.

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for device encryption at Rensselaer to protect confidential and sensitive information from unauthorized access, theft, and loss.

This standard outlines the requirements and procedures for identifying, acquiring, testing, deploying, and monitoring patches to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with organizational policies.

General guidelines and specific recommendations for the protection of the Institute's information technology resources and the information they contain.

Information gathering form. IT service providers are subjected to a risk assessment as part of the procurement process.

Management of information security vulnerabilities on any device that comprises or connects to Rensselaer information systems, communication resources, or networks.

Rules and guidelines for obtaining audio, visual, and other media support services.

General rules and guidelines for provisioning network services and Internet access.

Provides guidelines for the preservation of the Institute's business records.

Policy and guidelines for IT Security assessment of procurement requests;  applies to all software purchases and agreements, including software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, hosted applications, and other similar relationships for outsourced information services.

Helpful references and resources for creating and maintaining online content and functionality that is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Rensselaer is committed to ensuring equal access to information, programs, and activities through Rensselaer information technologies, web pages, web-based applications, operating system-based applications, online instructional content, services, and resources for all its constituencies. Accessibility considerations cover a broad spectrum of disabilities including not-so-obvious things like color blindness, dexterity limitations, and attention disorders.

The official privacy policy for posting on Rensselaer websites.

The standards and guidelines Rensselaer follows to protect the privacy of information implicitly or explicitly provided by visitors to Rensselaer websites.

Policy for using wireless technologies and assigns responsibilities for the deployment of wireless services and the administration of the wireless radio spectrum.