INTRODUCTION
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secured private network that provides a secure encrypted connection, or tunnel, over the Internet between an individual computer/device and a private network such as the Belmont University Campus Network.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to state the requirements for remote access to computing resources and data hosted at the university using VPN technology.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all VPN users of computer and network resources owned or managed by Belmont University.
POLICY
This policy provides the security requirements for all Belmont University employees who are manipulating and/or accessing university data classified by the Data Classification Policy as level 1 or 2 confidential information from remote locations using VPN technology.
REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICES FOR ALL REMOTE USERS
Belmont employees and authorized third parties using the VPN must ensure that unauthorized users are not allowed access to internal university networks and associated information or data.
COMPLIANCE
Violations of this policy will be handled according to normal disciplinary procedures. However, a user’s IT use privileges may be temporarily suspended by LITS prior to the initiation or completion of these procedures when there is a reasonable basis to believe that an individual is in violation of this policy.
RELATED STANDARDS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES
The Remote Access Policy is administered through a collection of Belmont standards. The Belmont University Remote Access Policy and its standards are in effect at all times.
