UTS - Information Technology Standards

Summary

An overview of the UTS security standards and some of the tools used to achieve those standards.

Body

To uphold community trust and meet all legal and industry standards, Oakland University implements robust security and compliance initiatives. University Technology Services (UTS) manages these standards and guidelines in direct alignment with university policy.​​​​

Overview

Standards

Standard Brief Description Knowledge Base Article Link
Acceptable Use Defines requirements for interactive logon messages on University systems, including standard notification language, use of a shortened message when necessary, and system owner responsibilities. UTS Standard: Interactive Logon Message
Admin by Request Specifies requirements and approval criteria for temporary administrator privileges, including Admin by Request (AbR), least-privilege principles, approved and prohibited use cases, and oversight responsibilities. UTS Standard: Temporary Administrator Privileges
Artificial Intelligence Usage (Guideline) Establishes guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the University, including data protection, human oversight, governance, compliance, and acceptable use in academic and administrative activities. UTS Guideline: Artificial Intelligence Usage
Authentication and Access Control Specifies requirements for securely authenticating users and managing access to IT resources and University data through appropriate credentials, authorization controls, and multi-factor authentication. UTS Standard: Authentication and Access Control
Cybersecurity Incident Response Provides requirements for identifying, reporting, containing, resolving, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents while minimizing harm. UTS Standard: IT Cybersecurity Incident Response
Data Classification Outlines the data classification framework, including sensitivity levels, protection requirements, and responsibilities for safeguarding University information. UTS Standard: Data Classification
Internet Domain Name Defines requirements for acquiring, managing, securing, and retiring domain names to ensure consistent branding, proper oversight, and protection against domain-related security risks. UTS Standard: Internet Domain Name
Logging and Management Specifies requirements for generating, protecting, retaining, and reviewing IT logs to support security monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. UTS Standard: IT Logging and Management
Network Security Outlines requirements for securing, managing, monitoring, and controlling access to network infrastructure to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of University resources. UTS Standard: Network Security
Password Defines the requirements for creating, managing, and protecting passwords (as well as other authentication credentials) to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard University systems. UTS Standard: Oakland Passwords
PCI Security Establishes the University’s requirements for securely processing, storing, and transmitting payment card data in compliance with PCI DSS, including approved payment processing models, security controls, and responsibilities. UTS Standard: PCI Security
Programming Defines the University’s requirements for developing, testing, managing, and maintaining secure, reliable, and supportable code that interacts with University resources or data. UTS Standard: Programming
Terminology Provides standardized definitions for information security, technology, and governance terms to promote consistency and a shared understanding across University policies, standards, guidelines, and related documentation. UTS Standard: IT Terminology

Additional Support

  • OU Technology Center
  • 44 Oakland Center
  • Rochester, MI 48309-4479
  • Phone: (248) 370-4357
  • Email: support@oakland.edu
  • Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Details

Details

Article ID: 1049
Created
Tue 7/14/26 10:23 AM
Modified
Fri 8/28/26 11:15 AM