As you take advantage of the many information resources provided by Texas Tech University, please remember that use of these resources must adhere to TTU Operating Policies and Procedures, including the IT Acceptable Use Policy. Based on Texas Administrative Code (TAC), the Acceptable Use Policy defines your personal responsibilities when using TTU information resources. Examples of institutional information resources include but are not limited to, mobile devices, electronic files, data, computer hardware and software, peripherals, networks, etc.

Acceptable Use Highlights:

• The TTU policy applies to all TTU faculty, staff, students, and others granted access to any University information resources, regardless of location or method of access;
• Information resources must be used in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of TTU and the State of Texas;
• TTU faculty, staff, and students must only use information resources they have been granted access to and no one may attempt to circumvent security measures;
• Information on safe computing practices is available for the campus community at www.ttu.edu/cybersecurity;
• Be respectful, courteous, and ethical in the use of information resources;
• Do not share information resources login information (e.g., eRaider user name or password). Account owners are personally responsible for all uses associated with their account;
• Incidental personal use is restricted to authorized users within certain guidelines (outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy);
• TTU information resources must not be used for personal/commercial gain or for political activity;
• All use of information resources is subject to local policies and applicable state/federal laws; and
• TTU faculty, staff, and students must be mindful of information security and report any potential or actual security violations or weaknesses immediately to the TTU IT Security Team at security@ttu.edu.

We invite you to review the complete list of TTU IT Security Policies at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/infotech/security. In all things at Texas Tech University, integrity matters!