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Policies, Regulations and Rules

NC State’s computer resources are owned by the university and are provided primarily to support its academic and administrative functions. The use of these resources is governed by federal and state law as well as university policies and procedures.

The following policies, regulations and rules (PRRs) apply to individuals when using the computing and data network resources provided by NC State. Colleges and departments may have additional rules and procedures for the acceptable use of their IT facilities and services.

All university IT PRRs

Use of IT Resources Policy

This policy governs the use of all IT resources at NC State and applies to all students, faculty, staff and any individual who has access to IT resources.

See the IT Resources Policy
Decorative

Use of IT Resources Regulation

This regulation governs the acceptable use of the campus data network and computing resources for administrative, academic and personal use.

See the IT Resources Regulation
Decorative

Cybersecurity Baseline

This rule sets campuswide baseline controls, such as access control and physical security, that must be met to protect university data and IT resources.

See the Cybersecurity Baseline
Decorative

Identity and Authentication Rule

This rule notes identity and authentication requirements depending on low, medium and high account risk levels.

See the Identity and Authentication Rule
Students sit at a table in Talley studying on laptops
Students study for fall semester finals at the Talley Student Union. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Endpoint Protection Standard

This rule explains the minimum security precautions for protecting university data as required by the Use of IT Resources Regulation.

See the Endpoint Protection Standard
Decorative

Digital Accessibility Regulation

This regulation governs the accessible procurement, development, implementation and maintenance of digital content on campus.

See the Accessibility Regulation
Decorative

Additional guidance

Disclaimer

This page contains information about the university’s PRRs. Should any conflict exist between the content on this page and the official PRRs listed on the PRR website, the latter governs.