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Introduction

The use of systems at the laboratory must comply with certain policies and guidelines for security and appropriate use. In addition we have explicit policies for many operational items.

Security and Usage Policies and Guidelines

All users are asked to sign the User Agreement when they first register for a computer account.  Signing the agreement implies that you have read, understood, and agree to adhere to all the relevant policies and guidelines (listed below).  The Computer and Networking Use Policy is published in the Jefferson Lab Administrative Manual (and Employee Handbook) and has been ratified by Director's Council.  That policy refers to several guideline documents which detail standards of security, acceptable usage and behavior.
 

• Policy Document - Admin Manual Section 208.10: Computer and Networking Use
• Policy Document - Security Plan for Protection of Sensitive Information (PDF)
• Guideline Documents relevant to all users:

• Security Guidelines - details responsibilities and measures that you are obliged to take
• Password rules - details how to form a valid password, rules on changing passwords etc.
• Usage Guidelines - details appropriate and acceptable use of the lab's resources, and standards of behavior
• Web Usage Guidelines - details web publishing policy and standards of behavior
• Policy on Computer Accounts for Minors - details of the responsibilities and requirements for individuals under the age of 18, including the appropriate form which must be filed with the Computer Center

• Other guidelines and procedural documents:

• Line Manager Responsibilities for Cyber Security
• Guidelines for Stand-Alone Systems (e.g. desktop Linux systems and other systems not managed by the Computer Center)
• Guidelines for administrators of web servers

Operational Policies

• System warning banners
• Backup and Disaster Recovery