It is also essential that WCU's computers, computer systems, and computer networks, as well as the data they store and process, be operated and maintained in a secure environment and in a responsible manner. This policy applies to all University computer systems and refers to all hardware, data, software and communications networks associated with these computers. In addition to this computer policy, users of these computer systems are subject to applicable state and federal laws. Abuse involving theft or vandalism will also be reported to the Director of University Police. Computing resources are valuable, and their abuse can have a far-reaching negative impact.
Computer abuse affects everyone who uses computing facilities.
The same moral and ethical behavior that applies in the non-computing environment applies in the computing environment. B. Computer Networks Computer networks include any local or wide area communications systems connecting above defined computer systems. C. Network Backbone Network backbone consists of the primary communications media which connect small networks and individual terminals, personal computers, workstations, etc., to other devices. D. Local Area Networking Media Local area networking media may consist of copper wire, fiber optic cable, thin or thick wire cable which is used to connect one terminal, personal computer, workstation, etc., to another or to network interface equipment. Reading protected files without authorization, by whatever mechanism, is a criminal violation.