Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Create a secure network environment for UNLV's computer and network resources by establishing different levels of network access to meet the needs of UNLV staff and students as well as the general public.
- Ensure UNLV is in compliance with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) guidelines and network security best practices.
Entities Affected by this Policy
Entities affected by this policy include UNLV students and employees and anyone who accesses the UNLV network.
Who Should Read this Policy
UNLV students and employees and anyone who accesses the UNLV network should read this policy.
Policy
The UNLV network is divided into publicly accessible and non-publicly accessible areas. Systems may be placed on the UNLV network only in consultation with and with the approval of the Office of Information Technology (OIT). Systems in the non-publicly accessible areas of the network can be accessed only through methods approved by OIT.
Refer to the Office of Information Technology’s Policies and Procedures web page for additional information and contact information for questions about the policy.
Contacts
Refer to the Office of Information Technology’s Policies and Procedures web page for a list of individuals who can answer questions about the policy.
Related Information
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Definitions
- Network
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An underlying infrastructure of cabling, equipment, and management software that electronically transmits and directs the flow of information among devices
- Non-publicly Accessible
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Campus network resources available to only those who have been authorized to have access.
- Systems
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Devices and applications accessed via the network.