POLICY TITLE: Information Technology Access Control

APPLIES TO: All users of KSU information technology resources

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Chief Information Officer (CIO) Department of Information Technology

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

POLICY STATEMENT:

This policy establishes the framework to preserve and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Kentucky State University (KSU) information resources and systems. Access to KSU's technology resources is managed based on the principles of business requirement, job function, and "need-to-know" to minimize exposure from unauthorized use.

DEFINITIONS:

Access Control

The selective restriction of access to a data or technology resource.

Authentication

The process of verifying the identity of a user to ensure they are who they claim to be before granting access to a system.