Although system administrators or designated security officers strive to provide and preserve the security and integrity of files, account numbers, authorization codes, and passwords, security can be breached through actions or causes beyond their reasonable control. Therefore, users are urged to safeguard their data, personal information, passwords, and authorization codes by taking full advantage of file security mechanisms built into the computer's operating system. Users granted root access to systems are also responsible for following the principles for system administrators delineated above. Users are required to protect their account and not share it with others for their use, nor utilize another user's account for any reason. Since passwords are typically the first line of defense to UTK IT resources, users should choose passwords carefully and comply with UTK password guidelines for effective password protection.
Users are responsible for any electronic messages that are transmitted from their accounts.
System administrators or designated security officers will ensure that user authentication is required before access to any restricted UTK IT resource is granted. No one shall knowingly or willingly interfere with the security mechanisms or integrity of UTK IT resources. Users shall not attempt to circumvent data protection schemes or exploit security loopholes. No one shall interfere with the intended use of UTK IT resources. UTK cannot and will not extend any protection to users who violate external network policies.