Information Security refers to policies and practices intended to protect information and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording or destruction.
ITS houses the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and security function. The CISO is a University resource for best practices in information security. Dedicated to assuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the University's information assets, this office works with the Internal Control Officer, Office of University Counsel, Internal Audit and supports the institution's Internal Controls initiative.
The CISO has overall responsibility for ensuring the implementation, enhancement, monitoring and enforcement of this program and provides direction and leadership to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented, and to facilitate compliance with those policies, standards and processes.
The CISO is responsible for investigating alleged information security incidents and violations. In this role, the ISO may refer the investigation to other investigatory entities, including law enforcement. The CISO will coordinate and oversee IT security program activities and reporting processes in support of this program and other IT security initiatives.
Policies and procedures of the University apply broadly to all systems and sensitive information on campus. They may be found at these links:
- Information Technology and Information Security policies
- Acceptable Use policy
- Responsible Use/Confidentiality Agreement – applicable to employees and Binghamton University contractors/vendors
Related Documents
- SUNY Information Security Guidelines, Part 1: Campus Programs & Preserving Confidentiality, Document #6608
- Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act 34 CFR Part 99
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164 (HIPAA)
- Gramm Leach Bliley Act
- NYS Information Security Breach and Notification Law
- NYS Governmental Accountability, Audit & Internal Control Act
- NYS Information Security Policies
- Other State and Federal regulations governing the acquisition, retention, and dissemination of protected data
- SUNY system-wide information security policies and requirements
- SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees
