N.M. Admin. Code § 1.12.10.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 1.12.10.7 - DEFINITIONS

As used in this policy:

A.access means the ability to read, change, or enter data using a computer or an information system;

B.equipment means computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, routers, switches, hubs, networks, or any other information technology assets;

C.freeware or shareware means software that is available free of charge and available for download from the internet. Freeware is protected by a copyright and is subject to applicable copyright laws;

D. information technology resources (IT resources) means computer hardware, software, databases, electronic message systems, communication equipment, computer networks, telecommunications circuits, and any information that is used by a state agency to support programs or operations that is generated by, transmitted within, or stored on any electronic media;

E.malicious code means any type of code intended to damage, destroy, or delete a computer system, network, file, or data;

F.pirated software means licensable software installed on a computer system for which a license has not been purchased or legally obtained;

G.security mechanism means a firewall, proxy, internet address-screening or filtering program, or other system installed to prevent the disruption or denial of services or the unauthorized use, damage, destruction, or modification of data and software;

H.sexually explicit orextremist materials means images, documents, or sounds that can reasonably be construed as:

(1) discriminatory or harassing; or

(2) defamatory or libelous; or

(3) obscene or pornographic; or

(4) threatening to an individual's physical or mental well-being; or

(5) read or heard for any purpose that is illegal; and

I.user means any person authorized by a state agency to access state IT resources, including a state employee, officer or contractor; a user for purposes of this rule does not include a person who accesses state telecommunications resources offered by the state for use by the general public.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.12.10.7

1.12.10.7 NMAC - N, 9-15-04