Should the security of a system be threatened, user files may be examined under the direction of the CNS staff, or other authorized personnel. While unwanted or unsolicited contact cannot be controlled on the network, network users who receive threatening communications should bring them to the attention of CNS, the appropriate network administrator, or the Office of Student Affairs. Users must be aware, however, that there are many services on the Internet that might be considered offensive to groups of users, and therefore, network users must take the responsibility for their own navigation of the network. Student users of the network are subject to the IIT Code of Conduct set forth in the student handbook, as well as the policies on sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, academic honesty, and other applicable policies. IIT faculty and staff users are subject to all IIT policies, including those prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment, and other disciplinary procedures as set forth in the IIT Procedures Manual.
All users are subject to applicable state and federal laws.
There are also responsibilities that must be met as part of the privilege of network access. Network users are expected to live up to these responsibilities. It is the responsibility of the user to inquire about the appropriateness of an action or use prior to execution. Network users are responsible for the security of their passwords. This includes changing one's password on a regular basis and making sure no one else knows it.