This is the WSU Network Policy Statement that was sent to the EPB in 1994. This document may have been changed by the EPB. NETWORK SERVICE POLICIES Washington State University.

Aug. 25, 1994

BACKGROUND

The Washington State University Network provides ready access to a variety of information sources, processing capabilities, and data communication services. While some of these network services are made available by external organizations or agencies, many are provided by WSU. Network service policies are needed to ensure the accessibility and appropriate use of network services provided by WSU.

NETWORK SERVICE ACCESS POLICY

Washington State University
Aug. 25, 1994

PURPOSE

Some network services provided by WSU are available to the public, i.e., they may be accessed by individuals outside the university without supplying personal identification. However, mowever, mH aany WSU network services are non-public, i.e., access to the service is restricted and cannot be gained without proper identification. This network service access policy is intended to ensure that non-public network services provided by WSU are accessed only by the appropriate persons.

NETWORK SERVICE ACCESS POLICY STATEMENT

The identity of individuals who access non-public WSU network services shall be established and verified.

NETWORK USER IDENTIFICATION

Non-public WSU network services need to verify the identity of their users. WSU will provide a common user identification service for individuals in the university community to access non-public network services. Currently admitted students, current employees, and others approved by the university are eligible to obtain a unique WSU Network user identification known as a network-id. Each individual may select his/her own network-id, however WSU reserves the right to refuse acceptance or require replacement of a network-id. Sharing of network-ids is prohibited. Network-ids are non-transferable.

NETWORK USER AUTHENTICATION

Identity of a WSU Network user will be verified by manual entry of a confidential password. Each individual may select his/her own password. Passwords must not be disclosed or included in preprogrammed logon procedures. Sharing a password to allow another person to use one's network identity for that other person's purposes is prohibited. Each individual is responsible for any and all use of the WSU Network or network services obtained under his/her network-id and password.

WSU NETWORK AUTHENTICATION SERVICE

The WSU Network Authentication Service will manage WSU network-ids and passwords. This service provides verification of a user's identity to a non-public network service.

The WSU Network Authentication Service will also manage ids and passwords for network services. It will verify the authenticity of a non-public WSU network service accessed by a user.

NETWORK SERVICE USAGE POLICY
Washington State University
Aug. 25, 1994

PURPOSE

The WSU Network and access to network services are provided in support of the university's functions of instruction, research, and public service. This network service usage policy is intended to ensure that the WSU Network and all network services are used appropriately.

NETWORK SERVICE USAGE POLICY STATEMENT

All use of the WSU Network and any network services accessed by means of that network shall be in accordance with federal, state, and university regulations.

NETWORK SERVICE APPROPRIATE USE

The WSU Network and network services are to be used in support of the educational objectives of the university. Each individual using the WSU Network has the responsibility to use the network and any services accessed by means of that network for appropriate purposes in accordance with university regulations and guidelines. Any activity which disrupts educational use of the network or network services is prohibited.

WSU prohibits use of the WSU Network or any service available through the WSU Network to discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or whether a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. The WSU Network must not be used for any type of harassment or copyright infringement.

Willful misuse of the WSU Network or any service available through the WSU Network can result in termination of access privileges, university disciplinary action, and/or civil and criminal penalties.

NETWORK SERVICE SECURITY POLICY
Washington State University
Aug. 25, 1994

PURPOSE

The WSU Network and network services are valuable resources for the successful operation of the university. This network service security policy is intended to protect and thereby ensure the continued availability of access to network services provided by WSU.

NETWORK SERVICE SECURITY POLICY STATEMENT

All non-public WSU network services shall be secured from unauthorized use.

NETWORK SERVICES SECURITY

The WSU Network Authentication Service provides verification of a user's identity based on individual network-ids and passwords. Unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, each non-public network service provided by WSU will use the WSU Network Authentication Service to verify that it provides service only to authenticated network users.

A non-public WSU network service may perform additional authorization procedures to determine the user's authority and/or level of privileges in using that non-public service. If the non-public WSU network service maintains its own list of authorized users or other authorization information, then the provider of that service must periodically review and update those authorization lists.

WSU reserves the right to review any network service (public or non-public) for adequate security and for appropriate representation of the university.

WSU NETWORK AUTHENTICATION SECURITY

The WSU Network Authentication Service provides verification of the identity of a user by means of an individual network-id and password. In order to close pathways for unauthorized access, a network-id will be disabled when the user is no longer an admitted or currently enrolled student, an employee, or an associate of the university approved for network use. A network-id will also be disabled after a specified period of inactivity.