University of Jos ICT Policy

This document defines the University of Jos Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy. The policy applies to to all Users2 at the University of Jos? ICT facilities, which include but are not limited to the following: 1. Network infrastructure, including the physical infrastructure whether cable or wireless, together with network servers, firewall, connections, switches and routers. 2. Network and Internet services, including internet access, web services, email, wireless, messaging, telephony and fax services. 3. Computing hardware, both fixed and portable, including personal computers, workstations, laptops, personal digital assistants (PDAs), servers, printers, scanners, disc drives, monitors, keyboards, tablets and pointing devices. 4. Software and databases, including applications and information systems, content management systems, learning management systems, websites, email systems, etc. 5. Development training programmes to provide staff and students with basic ICT skills. The policy is subdivided into: ? General ? University Responsibility; ? Procurement and Maintenance of ICT; Infrastructure and Systems; ? Acceptable and Unacceptable Use; ? Security, Privacy and monitoring.