Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

Breach of Security
This is any attempt to circumvent the protection of unauthorized access of computing
resources put in place by the University or any action that reduces the security of the
University’s computing and network resources. Examples are:
• Leaving computers logged on for others to use
• Logging on or attempting to log on to a computer or computer account without proper
authorization
• Connecting or attempting to connect a network analyzer device to the University’s
computing resources
• Sharing passwords with others; this includes faculty, supervisors or IT personnel.
Passwords should never be revealed.
Users should recognize that Victory’s computing resources, including electronic mail, are not
secure or private. Users should not use the University’s computing resources to store or
transmit sensitive information or data.
Failure to comply with the Computer Use Policy, Regulations and Guidelines of the University as
outlined in the student handbook, academic catalog, employee handbook, and/or other policies
governing academic, student life, or personnel matters at the University will result in
appropriate disciplinary action up to, and including, termination/expulsion.
REMEDIAL ACTION AND RIGHT OF PRIVACY
Instances of computer abuse will be referred to the appropriate officials for disciplinary action.
In addition, perpetrators of computer abuse may be subject to state and federal laws regarding
computer abuse. The University reserves the right to terminate or restrict any user’s access to
the University’s computer resources in response to instances of abuse. These restrictions could
include the temporary or permanent loss of e‐mail/Internet privileges; loss of network access;
and/or administrative discipline, termination, expulsion or criminal prosecution where
appropriate. Use of the University’s computing resources to commit acts of cheating or
plagiarism by reading or copying other’s programs or files will be dealt with in accordance with
the University’s policies on cheating and plagiarism.
Technical authority for the University’s computing resources rests with the Director of
Information Systems who, upon detection or learning of an alleged violation, will turn all
pertinent information over to the appropriate University officials. Any illegal activity will be
reported immediately to the appropriate University officials.
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