Information Security and Internet Management
- Introduction
- What is Information Security?
- Why do we need Information Security?
- What are the benefits?
- How do I report an Information Security incident?
- What happens when policy is breached?
- Contacts
Introduction
Curtin IT Services (CITS) has responsibility for ensuring that the integrity of Curtin's key ICT facilities, services and data are maintained through effective ICT management practices and the facilitation of information security initiatives to the overall benefit of Curtin students and staff.
What is Information Security?
Information Security includes techniques, policies and strategies used to ensure that data stored in an organisation's computers cannot be accessed or processed without the consent of the organisation.
[back to top]Why do we need Information Security?
- Curtin's business operations depend on the efficient functioning of its ICT systems and the integrity and accuracy of the information they deliver. Systems such as Student One, Finance One, Alesco and the Library systems and others are of paramount importance to the mission of Curtin. The hardware, software, data and information components that underlie Curtin's ICT facilities and services represent a large financial commitment that must be protected.
- The use of Curtin ICT facilities and services in ways and for purposes other than those for which they were intended represents a misuse of valuable Curtin resources. It also represents a danger to Curtin's reputation.
- Confidentiality and Privacy of information is mandated by common law.
What are the benefits?
Good Information Security strategies:
- give confidence in the availability and integrity of Curtin information and the systems that deliver it;
- contribute to the effective use of Curtin resources and to achieving Curtin's objectives.
How do I report an Information Security incident?
Members of the Curtin community are encouraged to report information security problems, experiences, observations, concerns, suggestions and queries through the following channels:- For electronic information and/or information systems security problems, contact your local ICT support and Information Services;
- If you have questions, suggestions or general information requirements relating to Information Security - e-mail info-security@curtin.edu.au
Curtin's present ICT support structure and processes provide this framework for the management of all ICT problems. A more specific information security incident reporting and management process is now available through your local ICT support area.
[back to top]What happens when policy is breached?
Failure to abide by these terms and conditions will be dealt with under the ICT Breach Management Policy (please refer to the ICT Policy Manual).[back to top]
Whose job is Information Security?
It is everyone's job. Individual members of the Curtin Community, both staff and students, are responsible for the appropriate use of desktop facilities and services available to them.Each user of Curtin ICT resources is subject to the policies in the ICT Policy Manual and is responsible for the proper care and use of ICT resources under their direct control.
See the ICT policy for more information.
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Contacts
- If you have Information Security related concerns or problems, please contact the ICT support staff for your Faculty.
- For general information about Information Security activities and policy, contact CITS at info-security@curtin.edu.au
