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BlueNet Account Request
for Guests
You may use this form to request a BlueNet account for a guest. By requesting this account, you become the
sponsor and as such are responsible for ensuring it is used according to our policies and procedures.
BlueNet accounts for guests are only to be used while the guest is on campus and will not include an email
address or network file storage space. The account will have an expiration date not to exceed 90 days from
the date requested. If you find that you need to modify the expiration date, please notify the Information
Technology Help Desk at 860-832-1720.
To request a BlueNet account for a guest:
1.
Review the attached IT-001 Acceptable Use Policy, as you are accepting this policy on behalf of the guest.
2.
Complete Sections 1 and 2. Sign Section 2 as the sponsor of the account.
3.
Return page 1 of this form to the Information Technology Department, located in Marcus White Hall,
Room 006. Alternately, you may fax it to us at 860-832-1730. The Acceptable Use policy does not
need to be returned to IT.
When the account has been created, you will be
notified. Please note that the BlueNet Account cannot be
issued until all required paperwork is complete and processed by the
Information Technology Department. It
may take up to a week for the BlueNet account request to be processed. If you
have any questions, please
contact the Information Technology Help Desk at 860-832-1720.
Section 1: Guest Account Information
Location of use: Office Facility (lab, classroom, conference room) Other:
Please specify the purpose of the account:
Expiration Date (not to exceed 90 days):
Section 2: Sponsor Authorization (Required)
Sponsor’s Name (Print): Title:
Department: Campus Phone:
Sponsor’s Signature: Date:
IT Use Only: Date Processed: Processed by: BlueNet Username:
Board of Regents for Higher Education
for the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
IT-001 ACCEPTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND RELATED RESOURCES POLICY
January 2017 Page 1 of 3
Introduction
This Policy governs the Acceptable and Responsible Use of Information Technology and related Resources of Connecticut
State Colleges and Universities (CSCU). Information Technology (IT) resources are a valuable asset to be used and managed
responsibly to ensure their integrity, security, and availability for appropriate academic and administrative use.
The usage of CSCU IT resources is a privilege dependent upon appropriate use. Users of CSCU IT resources are responsible for
using IT resources in accordance with CSCU policies and the law. Individuals who violate CSCU policy or the law regarding the
use of IT resources are subject to loss of access to IT resources as well as additional CSCU disciplinary and/or legal action.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide the CSCU community with common rules for the usage of IT resources.
The intent of this policy is to provide information concerning the appropriate and inappropriate use of CSCU IT systems to:
Ensure CSCU IT resources are used for purposes consistent with CSCU mission and goals;
Prevent disruptions to and misuse of CSCU IT resources;
Ensure CSCU community is informed of state and federal laws and CSCU IT policies governing the use of CSCU IT
resources and;
Ensure IT resources are used in a manner, which comply with such laws and policies.
Scope
This Policy applies to:
All IT resources owned or managed by the CSCU;
All IT resources provided by the CSCU through contracts and other agreements with the CSCU; and
All users and uses of CSCU IT resources.
Policy Authority
This policy is issued by the Board of Regents for Higher Education for the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities.
Definitions
Knowledge of the following definition is important to understanding this Policy:
IT Resources: This includes, but is not limited to, computers, computing staff, hardware, software, networks,
computing laboratories, databases, files, information, software licenses, computing-related contracts, network
bandwidth, usernames, passwords, documentation, disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, magnetic tapes, and electronic
communication.
Provisions
To adhere to the Acceptable and Responsible Use policy, users of CSCU IT resources must:
Use resources solely for legitimate and authorized administrative and academic purposes.
Ensure that any personal use of CSCU IT resources be limited and have no detrimental impact on institution
operations, job performance or CSCU IT resources.
Protect their User ID and IT resources from unauthorized use. Users are responsible for all activities on their
user ID or that originate from IT resources under their control.
Access only information that is their own or is publicly available or to which authorized access has been given.
Use only legal versions of copyrighted software in compliance with vendor license requirements.
Use shared resources appropriately. (e.g. refrain from monopolizing systems, overloading networks with
excessive data, degrading services, or wasting computer time, connect time, disk space, printer paper, manuals,
or other resources).
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TECHNOLOGY AND RELATED RESOURCES POLICY
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To adhere to Acceptable and Responsible Use policy, users of CSCU IT resources must NOT:
Use CSCU IT resources to violate any CSCU policy or state or federal law.
Use another person's credentials, User ID, or password to access resources.
Use another person's files or data without permission.
Gain unauthorized access or breach any security measure including decoding passwords or accessing control
information, or attempt to do any of the above.
Engage in any activity that might be harmful to IT resources or to any information stored thereon, such as
creating or propagating viruses, disrupting services, damaging files or making unauthorized modifications to
computer data.
Make or use illegal copies of copyrighted materials or software, store such copies on CSCU IT resources, or
transmit them over CSCU networks.
Harass or intimidate others or interfere with the ability of others to conduct CSCU business.
Directly or indirectly cause strain on IT resources such as downloading large files, unless prior authorization from
the appropriate CSCU authority as determined by the institution is given.
Use CSCU IT resources for unauthorized purposes which may include but are not limited to, the conduct of a
private business enterprise, monetary gain, commercial, religious or political purposes.
Engage in any other activity that does not comply with the general principles presented above.
No Expectation of Privacy
All activities involving the use of CSCU IT systems are neither personal nor private. Therefore users should have no
expectation of privacy in the use of these resources. Information stored, created, sent or received via CSCU IT systems is
potentially accessible under the Freedom of Information Act.
Pursuant to Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), Public Act 98-142, and the State of Connecticut’s
“Electronic Monitoring Notice”, the Board of Regents reserves the right to monitor and/or log all activities of all users using
CSCU IT systems without notice. This includes, but is not limited to, files, data, programs and electronic communications
records without the consent of the holder of such records.
Assurance
Each CSCU institution shall incorporate the Acceptable and Responsible Use Policy as part of the terms and conditions for
issuing institution computer network accounts. Each CSCU institution shall have all full-time and part-time employees,
including student employees, acknowledge that they have read and understand the Acceptable Use Policy. Each CSCU
institution shall make the Acceptable Use Policy accessible to all employees and students.
Enforcement
Violations of CSCU Acceptable and Responsible Use policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with
local, state, and federal laws, as well as CSCU Policies, general rules of conduct for all college and university employees,
applicable collective bargaining agreements, and CSCU student conduct codes.
For purposes of protecting the CSCU network and information technology resources, the BOR Information Security Program
Office, in conjunction with college/university IT department, may temporarily remove or block any system, device, or person
from the CSCU network that is reasonably suspected of violating CSCU information technology policy. These non-punitive
measures will be taken to maintain business continuity and information security; users of the college/university information
technology resources will be contacted for resolution.
Exception Process
CSCU recognizes that some portions of the Acceptable and Responsible Use of Information Technology Resources Policy may
have to be bypassed from time-to-time because of technical or business reasons.
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for the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
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TECHNOLOGY AND RELATED RESOURCES POLICY
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Accordingly, exceptions may be made provided:
1. The need for the exception is legitimate and approved by the BOR CIO or designee.
2. The exception does not disrupt or compromise other portions of the CSCU service delivery capability.
3. The implementation of the exception is vetted through the Change Management Process.
4. The BOR Information Security Program Office, in conjunction with college/university IT department, is able to
establish a monitoring function to assess the operations of the implementation exception.
5. The exception has a defined lifecycle, in that the "retirement" of the exception is scheduled (e.g., "when Release
4.9 is implemented," "at contract termination," etc.)
Exception Request
To request an exception, please submit the Information Security Exception request to SecProg@ct.edu
.
The requestor and BOR Information Security Program Office will define the approved alternative configuration if
different than the original proposal of the requestor.
The exception process is NOT an alternative to the Change Control Management process.
Disclaimer
CSCU disclaims any responsibility for and does not warrant information and materials residing on non-CSCU systems or
available over publicly accessible networks. Such materials do not necessarily reflect the attitudes, opinions or values of
CSCU, its faculty, staff or students.
Please read the agreement above before signing.
I have read and agree to abide by the policies governing the Acceptable and Responsible Use of Information Technology and
Resources of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities.
Employee’s signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Employee’s Name: ______________________________________________