UBC Info Security Policies & Standards

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UBC has a legislated responsibility to safeguard any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of its students and staff. UBC Policy #104 (“Acceptable Use and Security of UBC Electronic Information and Systems“) defines the responsibilities of Arts ISIT in maintaining and reinforcing the university’s Information Security Standards, as outlined by the Chief Information Officer. These security standards and their related resources have been reproduced below for your reference.

Two of our most important services include full-disc encryptions of your information and data wipes of any computers for reuse or disposal. Visit the links above for instructions on how to request these services from Arts ISIT.

See below for a full breakdown of security standards for administrators and employees, as well as a list of resources for upholding these standards from UBC IT.

UBC Information Security Standards & Resources

#	Standards	Resources
1	Security Classification of UBC Electronic Information
2	Password and Passphrase Protection	Password Safe Guideline
3	Transmission and Sharing of UBC Electronic Information	Faxing Confidential or Sensitive Information Guideline
4	Reporting Information Security Incidents	UBC Incident Response Plan Securing and Preserving Electronic Evidence Guideline
5	Encryption Requirements	Encrypting Mobile Devices Guideline How to Encrypt Files Using Common Applications Guideline How to Encrypt USB Sticks and Other Removable Media Guideline Security Considerations for International Travel with Mobile Devices Guideline
6	Working Remotely
7	Securing Computing and Mobile Storage Devices/Media	Anti-virus Protection Guideline Firewalls Guideline Backup Guideline Securing Computing and Data Storage Devices Checklist
8	Destruction of UBC Electronic Information	Data Destruction Confirmation Form
9	Outsourcing and Service Provider Access	Security and Confidentiality Agreement Service Provider Security Risk Assessment Checklist
10	Accessing Electronic Accounts and Records	Request to Access Electronic Accounts and Records Form

UBC Info Security Policies & Standards

UBC Information Security Standards & Resources

Policy SC14: Acceptable Use & Security of Electronic Information & Systems (PDF)

Security Standards for Unit Admins

Security Standards for Research Projects

Security Standards for UBC Employees