Information Security
Standards
Last modified 6/24/2026
Requirements-based documents that define mandatory controls for people and systems.
- Account Management Standard — Requirements for the central identity system and for directory account/group management
- Device Threat Protection Standard — Requirements to install, enable, and configure Defender threat protection (anti-virus)
- Endpoint Device Encryption Standard — Requirements to encrypt endpoint devices and escrow decryption keys
- Endpoint Local Administrator Standard — Requirements to limit endpoint administrator privileges and securely manage endpoint administrator accounts
- Internet-Accessible Device Standard — Requirements for systems available from the Internet
- LISTSERV List Minimum Security Configuration Standard — Requirements to secure the LISTSERV system(s)
- M365 Email Security Standard — Requirements for the central M365 email system
- Patch Management Standard — Requirements for monitoring, deploying, and validating patches
- Remote Access Standard — Requirements for remotely accessing systems from untrusted networks
- Remote Work Minimum Information Security Standards — Requirements for employees working under a remote work agreement and the 3.1.31 policy.
- Specialized Use Device Standard — Requirements for specialty systems not able to wholly comply with other ISO standards
- Vulnerability Management Standard — Requirements for vulnerability and risk management
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