KSU is not responsible for unacceptable or unethical use of KSU technology resources, including computers, computer networks, and electronic communication systems.
KSU may restrict the use of its computers and network systems or electronic communications when presented with evidence of an individual's violation of KSU policies or federal or state laws.
KSU reserves the right to limit access to its network through KSU-owned or personal computers, and to remove or limit access to material posted on KSU-owned computers. KSU will limit access to any and all devices attached to the KSU network that do not have up-to-date anti-virus protection. KSU will limit access to any activity that interferes with the academic or administrative use of technology resources by others. KSU will limit access to internet sites known to cause or have malicious activity, phishing, and malware.
Individuals utilizing technology resources are required to exclusively use accounts, passwords, and authentication credentials that have been officially sanctioned for their respective roles within KSU. Additionally, users are obligated to safeguard their KSU-assigned accounts and authentication credentials to prevent unauthorized use or access by others.
Users must adhere to the security measures implemented on all technology resources used for KSU-related activities, regardless of whether the resources are KSU-owned or personally owned.
Users must take accountability for the content within their personal communications and acknowledge the potential personal liability that may arise as a consequence of such use.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to Information Technology (IT).
Appropriate use of technology resources includes instruction; independent study; authorized research; independent research; and official work performed by the recognized offices, units, organizations, and agencies of KSU.
Authorized use of KSU-owned or operated computing and networking resources is consistent with the education, research, and service mission of KSU. All other use not consistent with this policy may be considered unauthorized use.
Authorized users include: (1) faculty, staff, and students of KSU; (2) and others whose access furthers the mission of KSU (i.e., consultants, colleagues with system access for specific projects) and whose use does not interfere with other users' access to resources.
Acceptable conduct must conform to all University policies and federal and state laws.
Employees must acknowledge the potential for, and potential effects of, manipulating information, especially in electronic form, understand the changeable nature of electronically stored information, and continuously