Policy and Guidance
Policies: High level statements, equivalent to organizational law, that drive decision making within the University. University policies are subject to a rigorous review process. The University's information security policies reside on the University's policy website.
Standards: Minimum requirements designed to address certain risks and specific requirements that ensure compliance with a policy or standard. These provide a basis for verifying compliance through audits and assessments. All units must meet the standards supporting the Information Security Policy and are encouraged to adopt local standards that exceed the minimum requirements.
Procedures: Step-by-step instructions for accomplishing a task. Procedures published by Info Sec are designed to reinforce University policies. Procedures may also play an important role in maintaining compliance with regulations.
Guidelines: General recommendations or instructions that provide a framework for achieving compliance with policies. They are more technical in nature than policies and standards and are updated on a more frequent basis to account for changes in technology and/or University practices.
Policies, Standards, Procedures and Guidelines
UA Policy Brief Reference "What do the new policies mean for me?"
ISO-1000 Device and Media Protection Policy
ISO-1000-S1 Encryption Standard
ISO-1000-G1 Encryption Guidance
ISO-1000-S1 Encryption Standard
ISO-1000-G1 Encryption Guidance
ISO-1200 Network, Server, and Transmission Security Policy
IS-S600 University Network Operational Security Standard
IS-S601 Wireless Deployment and Management Standard
IS-S602 Minimum Security for Networked Devices Standard
IS-S603 Server Security Standard
ISO-1600 Vulnerability and Patch Management Policy
ISO-1600-S1 Vulnerability Management Standard
- ISO-1600-P1 Vulnerability Data Reporting Procedure
- ISO-1600-G1 Vulnerability Scanning Guideline
- ISO-1600-G2 Vulnerability Identification and Remediation Communication Guideline
ISO-1600-S2 Patch Management Standard
- ISO-1600-G5 Patch Installation and Testing Guideline
Regulatory Reference
- Arizona Board of Regents Policy 9-201 (General Policy)
- Arizona Board of Regents Policy 9-202 (University Responsibilities)
- Arizona Revised Statutes Section 15-1823 (Identification numbers; social security numbers)
- Arizona Revised Statutes 44-1373 (Restricted use of personal identifying information; civil penalty)
- Arizona Revised Statutes Section 18-552 (Notification of breach of security system) (Definitions ARS 18-551)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 45 CFR Parts 160,162, and 164 (HIPAA)
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 34 CFR Part 99 (FERPA)
- PCI Security Standards Council
University Compliance Information