• NIU.edu
  • A-Z Index
  • Calendar
  • Directory
  • Libraries
  • Make a Gift
  • Info For
    Students Employees Parents and Families Alumni and Friends Community and Business Prospective Employees
  • Quick Links
    Blackboard MyNIU MyScholarships Huskie Hub Microsoft 365 Anywhere Apps Qualtrics Navigate Huskies Get Hired Student Email AccountID Lookup / Password Reset
  • Search Search
Division of Information Technology
  • Home Page Icon
  • About
    • About the Division of Information Technology
    • Information Technology Policies, Standards and Guidelines
    • IT Governance
    • Organizational Chart
    • Dashboards
  • Services
  • Security
  • Training
  • Help
    • Submit an Incident or Request a Service
    • Technology Resources for Students
    • Technology Resources for Faculty and Staff
  • A-Z Index
  • Calendar
  • Directory
  • Libraries
  • Make a Gift
  • Students Employees Parents and Families Alumni and Friends Community and Business Prospective Employees
    Info For
  • Blackboard MyNIU MyScholarships Huskie Hub Mircosoft 365 Anywhere Apps Qualtrics Navigate Huskies Get Hired Student Email AccountID Lookup / Password Reset
    Quick Links
  1. Division of Information Technology
  2. About Us
  3. Policies and Guidelines

Information Technology Policies, Standards and Guidelines

Policies

  • NIU Data Center Access Policy
  • For all other Information Technology Policies, visit the NIU Policy Library and the University Business Procedure Directory for Information Technology.

Guidelines

  • Account and Password Guidelines
  • Copyright and File Sharing
  • Data Classification Guidelines and Procedures
  • Employee Account Data Availability Guidelines
  • Encrypting Restricted Data
  • Information Security Awareness Training
  • Information Security Guidelines for Travel
  • Minimum Security Guidelines for NIU Owned Devices
  • Protecting Restricted Data
  • Surplus Electronic Data Processing Equipment with Hard Drives
  • Work From Home and Personal Device Security Guidelines

Standards and Rules

  • Desktop / Laptop Purchasing Standards
  • HIPAA: Breach Notification Rule
  • HIPAA: Privacy Rule
  • HIPAA: Security Rule
  • Projector Purchasing Standards: Classrooms / Conference Rooms
  • Wired and Wireless Network Connectivity Standards
  • About
    • About the Division of Information Technology
    • Information Technology Policies, Standards and Guidelines
    • IT Governance
    • Organizational Chart
    • Dashboards

Contact Us

Division of Information Technology
815-753-8100
ServiceDesk@niu.edu

Submit an Incident or Request a Service

Search Knowledge Base

Back to top

Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115

  • Contact Us
  • Directions/Maps
  • Emergency Info
  • Accessibility
  • Sustainability
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Disclosures
  • Policy Library
  • Privacy Notice
  • Huskie Athletics
  • Books and Gear
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Transcripts
  • Contact Us
  • Directions/Maps
  • Emergency Info
  • Accessibility
  • Sustainability
  • Huskie Athletics
  • Books and Gear
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Disclosures
  • Policy Library
  • Privacy Notice
  • Housing
  • Transcripts
  • Employment

Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115

© Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University. All rights reserved.

Facebook
Twitter
Youtube
Instagram
LinkedIn
Snapchat
Giphy