An endpoint is defined as any laptop, desktop, or mobile device.
Follow the minimum security standards in the table below to safeguard your endpoints. NOTE: All personally owned endpoints that are use to access (store or transmit) University data are required to adhere to these Minimum Security Standards.
| STANDARDS | RECURRING TASK | WHAT TO DO ? | LOW RISK | MODERATE RISK | HIGH RISK |
| Patching | ✔ | Apply security patches within seven days of publish. Use a supported OS version. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Whole Disk Encryption Desktops | Enable FileVault2 for Mac, BitLocker for Windows. Install MDM on mobile devices. | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Whole Disk Encryption Mobile Devices | Enable FileVault2 for Mac, BitLocker for Windows. Install MDM on mobile devices. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Malware Protection and Intrusion Prevention | Install antivirus (Symantec End Protection (SEP) recommended). | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Backups | ✔ | Back up user data at least daily. Encrypt backup data in transit and at rest. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inventory | ✔ | Review and update records quarterly. Maximum of one node per record. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Configuration Management | TBD | ✔ | |||
| Regulated Data Security Controls | Implement PCI DSS, HIPAA, FISMA, or export controls as applicable. | ✔ | |||
| Two-factor Authentication | Require Duo two-factor authentication for interactive user and administrator logins. | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Security Training | ✔ | Complete annual Secure the Human Training. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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