Any attempt to increase the level of access to which the user is authorized, or to deprive other authorized users of resources or access to any SLCC computing resources, shall be regarded as malicious, and could be determined to be an illegal act. Illegal acts are defined by Federal and State law. One that is secure. Any user with knowledge of passwords or of loopholes in computer security systems shall not damage computing resources, obtain extra resources, take resources from another user, gain unauthorized access to resources, or otherwise use of computing resources for which proper authorization has not been given. Users are responsible for proper password maintenance, including periodic changes and safeguarding their password.
Users also are responsible for backup of their own data.
Any user who finds a possible security lapse on any system is strongly requested to report it to the appropriate system administrator. An individual's computer use privileges may be suspended immediately upon the discovery of a possible violation of this policy and procedures. Violations will be dealt with according to the disciplinary procedures set forth in the Student Code of Conduct or by the Human Resources Department. In such cases, the full range of disciplinary sanctions is available, including not only the loss of computer use privileges, but dismissal from the College, and legal action. Conduct that violates this policy and procedures may constitute a criminal offense.