The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of Information Technology
Office of Information Security (OIS) Standards
OIS 30 – Standard for Portable Computing Security
I. STANDARD STATEMENT
The UTSA Standard for Portable Computing Security establishes guidance for the use of mobile computing devices – such as laptops, tablets and smartphones and their connection to the network – to preserve the integrity, availability and confidentiality of UTSA information.
II. RATIONALE
This standard supports HOP Policy 8-12 Information Resources Use and Security Policy
III. SCOPE
This standard applies to all UTSA faculty, staff, and students.
IV. CONTACTS
If you have any questions about OIS 30 Standard for Portable Computing Security contact the following office:
The Office of Information Security
V. PROCEDURES
2. Laptops
3. Other Mobile Devices
a. Mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets often contain private data such as contact information, passwords, phone numbers and store/financial account log in information. UTSA Category I data should not be stored on any mobile device.
b. Where possible, users must:
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Effective Date: May 31, 2011
Last Revised: August 28, 2014
Reviewed: June 23, 2017