In order to maintain the appropriate level of protection for BGSU systems and data as well as provide for external access for authorized users, the BGSU MyVPN has been implemented by information technology services (ITS). This policy has been created to mitigate any threats and vulnerabilities to BGSU's information technology resources that are accessed through the BGSU MyVPN.
Virtual private network (VPN) - a "tunnel" connection created to allow secure communications over public networks.
Information technology resources - All aspects associated with management and processing of information. This includes facilities, technologies, and data used for university processing, transfer, storage, and communications. Examples of these resources, include, but are not limited to, computers, networking equipment, telecommunications equipment, electronic mail, electronic information sources, network bandwidth, wireless devices, video communications, IP telephony, university assigned accounts, voice mail, passwords, access controls, storage media, documentation, personal digital assistants.
Public computers - Any computer that is available to the general population. Example of public computers includes, but not limited to, airport kiosks, library computers, internet cafes etc.
Individuals or entities in violation of the BGSU MyVPN policy will be referred to the appropriate disciplinary authority for review. Access privileges may be suspended without prior notice if it is determined that a policy violation is causing a current or imminent threat to the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information technology resources.
Information technology
Date: August 6, 2013
Ohio Admin. Code 3341-6-33
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3345
Rule Amplifies: 3345