The University is developing an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for its information services as part of a series of actions to reduce cyber security risk. Cyber crime is a persistent and ever-changing threat to the University and its people. Defining how IT services should be used appropriately is a significant step in protecting staff, students and the institution from harm.
The AUP will set out how everyone who is authorised to use the University’s information services – including University and College staff, students, certain visitors and contractors – can help prevent security-related incidents and avoid harmful activities.
The Governance and Compliance Division is organising a series of focus groups in September as part of a consultation on the draft policy. The aim of the consultation is to gather feedback, identify any aspects that need further consideration, and understand how to make it easier for staff and students to adopt the policy.
If you would like to take part in this session, please sign up at training.cam.ac.uk/ppo/event/4809927
A dedicated session for undergraduate and postgraduate students will be added in October.
Updates on the development of this and other information security policies will be provided online. To contact the team developing the policy, email isc@admin.cam.ac.uk.