ICA Network Access Policy (ICA-NAP-01)

Approval and adoption and revision
Approved by the Information Technology Manager on March 21, 2023.
Purpose
To obtain all network access requests in electronic format and to properly handle expired accounts.
Scope
This policy applies to all users, computers and communications devices owned or operated by Intercollegiate Athletics. This policy also applies to any computer or communications devices that are present in an Athletics facility or Athletics operated network that are not owned or operated by Intercollegiate Athletics and have a need to communicate with any Athletics operated communications device.
Policy
1. Network Access Requests
  All requests for network access are created via the Request for Network Access online form that formally submits the request to the Athletics IT support staff. Employees shall not request access for themselves. Newly hired employees will have their access request filed by their direct supervisor.
2. Wired & Wireless Access
  1. All Athletics-issued devices excluding mobile devices may connect to the Athletics networks through ethernet or wireless connectivity. All requests for physical connections are subject to section 4.1 of this policy. Devices which utilize wireless connectivity will be preconfigured through OS imaging software prior to deployment of the device.
  2. Remote access to the Athletics network will be controlled through one or more VPNs in which EAD security groups will be utilized. In the case of Athletics-controlled VPNs, personal devices will not be allowed to connect. If a remote VPN operated by Penn State is used to access Athletics networks, Penn State policies apply regarding device usage.
  3. Athletics will utilize a variety of software to monitor network connections and traffic in conjunction with Penn State’s automated solutions.
  4. Unauthorized devices connecting to the Athletics networks will be disconnected.
  5. Traffic on Athletics networks may be monitored and analyzed for security purposes.
Enforcement
Granting of the requested network access will be done exclusively by the Athletics IT department.