Managing IT Resources

Unless your department has designated someone else to manage your personal computer/workstation, you are its system administrator. As a system administrator, you are responsible for safeguarding your computer’s stored information and for keeping it safe from unauthorized users and processes (e.g., worms, bots, viruses, etc.). You may also be responsible for a departmental server, computing site, or subnet. System administrator responsibilities can range from a single laptop or office computer to a multi-processor server.

Each system you administer is most likely connected directly to the Internet via the University’s network. To maintain the free and unimpeded exchange of scholarly information, the University does not selectively monitor, filter, or block information passing over its network. It is incumbent upon system administrators to protect University information resources against the risks of being connected to a high-speed, open network.

Best Practices

IT Vendor Management

Your job might include working with contractors who have access to University information. Consultants and IT vendor employees may be engaged to install, operate, or maintain information systems in your unit. If so, you may be responsible for ensuring the contractor complies with all University privacy and security policies. Before accessing University information, all contractors must be familiar with Contractor Conditions of Use.