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Know the Rules

All NAU employees and students should read and be familiar with the Appropriate Use of IT Resources.
Information Technology Policy Manual

Wi-Fi Map in Arizona

Interactive Map for access to free Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the state.

Data Security at NAU


NAU is committed to protecting all IT resources that are critical to teaching, research, and other various business and operational practices across the University. Data security is governed by legal, contractual, or University policy considerations including our Data Classification and Handling Policy.


What is Data Security? Accordion Closed

Data security is the protection from unauthorized access, use, change, disclosure, or destruction.

While information has always been a valuable commodity, the digital world has made it more available and sought after by malicious entities. As such, it is the responsibility of every University Community Member to help protect the data from being exposed to unauthorized sources.

Why is Data Security Important? Accordion Closed

Data is foundational to all teaching, research, and business at and around the University. If data is lost, it can be slow, costly, or impossible to recover. It is important that all University data is stored, secured, and backed up in such a manner that complies with all relevant policies and regulations.

Securing data will help prevent:

  • Accidental or malicious damage or modification to data
  • Theft of valuable data
  • Breach of confidentiality agreements and privacy laws
  • Premature release of data, which can void intellectual property claims
  • Release prior to data being checked for accuracy and authenticity

What is Data Privacy? Accordion Closed

Data privacy is the set of practices, policies, procedures, and other methods used to ensure data is only accessed by an authorized source.  Privacy helps to ensure that data is used in a way that is expected, reasonable, and respectful.

Data Privacy Disclosures

Relevant disclosures related to data security at NAU will be archived here for reference.


February 2022 Data Privacy Incident (PDF)


Information Technology Services
Location
Building 54
Information Technology Services
1301 S. Knoles Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box 5100
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Email
ITS@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-3335
888-520-7215
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