Administrative privileges on modern desktop Operating Systems grant users complete control over most functions and features of the Operating System and Applications. Unguarded computing habits can lead to malware infections that can cause detrimental effects ranging from the widespread exposure of sensitive information stored on the device to compromising the performance and security of the entire University network
Conditions (requirements to acquire an administrative account)
Aside from software provided by the University, the user bears responsibility for any loss or corruption of
files due to his or her use of the privileges available through the administrative account.
Use of Confidential or Category 1 data
- Midwestern State University maintains many forms of information which must always be treated as confidential, including:
- Social Security numbers
- Drivers Licenses or other government‐issued identification
- Credit/debit card numbers and pins
- Usernames with passwords
- Student records (GPAs, transcripts, grades, test results)
- Health records
- Confidential research data
- These forms of information must not be stored, transported, or taken home on portable devices (e.g., laptops, flash drives) of any type without the express approval of the user’s immediate supervisor, as well as the department's Vice President and the Office of Information Security.
- Where approval is granted, additional password protection and encryption of data are required. No exceptions can be made to this requirement.