IT policies and guidelines

There are a number of regulations and guidelines covering the use of our systems and services. As an IT user at The University of Manchester, you are expected to abide by these regulations and guidelines.

Policies and regulations

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Technical Security Standards (TSS)

All Technical Security Standards are owned by the Head of Information Governance.

  • Authentication TSS Defines the specification for the baseline requirements for authentication across all IT systems managed by IT Services.
  • Azure Priviledged Accounts TSS Defines the security controls and processes associated with Privileged Accounts on Microsoft Azure and Active Directory.
  • Security Camera Systems TSS Defines the security controls relating to operating CCTV on the University network.
  • Cloud Computing TSS Defines the security controls relating to using cloud services.
  • Cryptography TSS Defines the security controls and processes associated with cryptography used to protect data both in transit and at rest.
  • Email TSS Defines the security controls and processes associated with the University's email systems.
  • Firewall TSS Ensuring appropriate controls are maintained and managed in the University’s Firewalls to defend zones and network segments from unauthorised or inappropriate access.
  • Logging TSS Defines the security controls and processes associated with logging and auditing events within IT systems.
  • Malware Defence TSS Ensuring appropriate controls are maintained to defend against malware exploiting vulnerabilities on the University’s internal network.
  • Managed Desktop Environment TSS Defines the standard configuration of Managed Desktop computers provided by the University.
  • Minimum Controls TSS Defines the minimum baseline security controls and processes required for a given Information Security Classification.
  • Password TSS Defines the security controls relating to user accounts, privileged access management, passwords and other authentication methods.
  • Patching TSS Defines the security controls and processes associated with the deployment of security and other patches. Additional guidance on patching is also available.
  • Guidance on patching
  • Remote Access TSS Defines the security controls and processes associated with remote access.
  • Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing TSS Defines the requirements for vulnerability scanning and penetration testing across all IT systems managed by IT Services.